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Sr Quality Specialist

Huntington Beach, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Own critical quality processes impacting reliability, manufacturability, and operational readiness of autonomous defense platforms.

Role type

Senior Quality Specialist (Hardware/Defense)

Builds

Mechanical, electrical, and integrated assemblies for defense systems

Domain

Defense technology / Autonomous platforms

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Nonconformance management, Root cause analysis, GD&T interpretation, CAD software proficiency, AS9100/ISO9001 QMS experience, Supplier quality audits, Inspection planning, Corrective action implementation, Cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

First Article Inspection, NPI support, Avionics/electronics inspection, Composites manufacturing, Precision metrology (CMM/Hexagon/Faro), IPC/MIL standards, Statistical process control, MES/ERP system usage

Technologies

CAD, Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, CMM, Hexagon, Faro Scanner

Responsibilities

Execute advanced inspection activities for mechanical/electrical assemblies; Lead nonconformance investigations and root cause analysis; Drive closure of production quality issues with manufacturing/engineering teams; Own quality system processes (MRB, calibration, first article inspections); Support supplier qualification and audits; Analyze quality data to implement corrective actions; Mentor junior inspectors.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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