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Quality Systems Engineer

Curtiss-Wright

Santa Clarita, CA 91350

$94,700-$126,300/yr
~ 48 min OnsitePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical/Software Engineering or technical equivalent
  • 3+yrs experience with the implementation and maintenance of a registered AS9100 QMS applied to both manufacturing and product development
  • IAQG AS9100 certified Lead Auditor, or AATT certification preferred
  • American Society for Quality (CQA), (CQIA) or (CQE) preferred
  • Experience in quality, quality processes, and maintaining documentation systems, specifically in the defense industry, is preferred
  • Proficient with, Agile, SAP, SharePoint Online/Office 365 considered an advantage
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills & excellent attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills to engage with employees, other department managers and senior management
  • Strong computer literacy in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, etc.) and ERP systems
  • Strong self-awareness (high EQ) decision-making skills and results -driven to work under deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget
  • 40 hour work week perspective implied by onsite role at Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions Santa Clarita site
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Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Winchester Interconnect

Garden Grove, CA 92841

$130,000-$165,000/yr
~ 40 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in process or manufacturing engineering within a high-precision or regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace, defense, or space applications preferred)
  • Experience in high-precision or regulated manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with cable assembly design, manufacturing processes, connector systems, and testing protocols including MIL-DTL specifications is highly desired
  • Understanding of industry workmanship standards including IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001
  • Experience working under AS9100 and ISO9001 quality management systems
  • Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR regulations
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Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineer (Chemical Processing)

L3 Harris

Los Angeles, CA 90011

OnsiteBilingual PreferredEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related manufacturing engineering experience
  • Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related manufacturing engineering experience
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related manufacturing engineering experience
  • Must be able to understand and provide oversight of the Pre-Clean, Fine Clean, and Plating operations
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain Electronic Process Instructions (EPI)
  • Ability to perform weekly sampling of tank solutions and submit samples to the lab for testing
  • Maintain accurate air quality documentation as required by company and state requirements
  • Ability to initiate cause and corrective action investigations
  • Ability to work with Integrated Product Team members to develop cost estimates and program schedules
  • Experience applying statistical process control techniques to manage tank chemistries
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Knowledge of Clean Processing and/or Electroplating (preferred but stated as knowledge, not necessarily must-have; included here as explicit requirement due to context)
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Supplier Quality Manager

Crane Company

Burbank, CA 91505

~ 21 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or related roles in aerospace, defense, space electronics, or other high reliability industries, 3+ years of leadership or people management experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and process control methodologies.
  • Understanding of manufacturing best practices, logistics/inventory processes, project management, safety management, and APQP/PPAP (AS9145).
  • Experience with APQP tools - Process flow Diagram, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, Process Capability, SPC
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and investigative skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Education/Certification: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ME-preferred, EE, MSc., Chem) from an accredited institution
  • Eligibility Requirement: Position may require access to Controlled Data (ITAR). Only U.S. Persons (citizen, permanent resident, protected individual) will be considered.
  • FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.
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Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Quality Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

Canoga Park, CA 91303

~ 35 min OnsiteBilingual PreferredEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related quality experience
  • Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0-2 years of prior related quality experience
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related quality experience
  • Valid driver's license; employees who drive on company business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the company
  • Security clearances may be required; ability to obtain a security clearance (may be required for access to classified information)
  • Must be able to work on-site at Canoga Park, CA facility
  • Must be able to work within the California salary range provided (see salary range in posting)
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Quality Manager

Ducommun

Carson, CA 90745

~ 20 min Onsite

  • Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of quality experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing.
  • 3+ years of quality leadership/management experience.
  • Strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001.
  • Experience with audits, corrective action, nonconformance management, and root-cause analysis.
  • Government contracting experience and knowledge of FAR/DFARS preferred.
  • Experience working with aerospace customers and/or government contractors preferred.
  • Strong leadership and team-management skills
  • Excellent problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
  • Strong knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing processes
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
  • Strong understanding of inspection and measurement processes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
  • Ability to work effectively with customers, auditors, government representatives, engineers, and production personnel
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality/ERP systems
  • Ability and willingness to make independent quality decisions, including placing product on hold when requirements are not met
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Senior Fab Quality Manager - InP Photonics

Semtech

Alhambra, CA 91801

~ 17 min Onsite

  • Master's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering or related degree.
  • Solid knowledge of III-V semiconductor device physics with emphasis on InP-based photonic devices including edge-emitting lasers, VCSELs, SOAs, and modulators.
  • Deep understanding of InP epitaxial growth processes (MOCVD/MBE), including material quality assessment, layer structure optimization, and defect management.
  • Solid knowledge of wafer fabrication processes specific to III-V compounds including dry/wet etching, metallization, passivation, cleaving, and AR/HR coating technologies.
  • 7+ years of demonstrated experience in quality engineering, product engineering, or process engineering within III-V semiconductor or photonics manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining ISO9001 and ISO14001 management systems in a manufacturing environment.
  • Effective communicator with the ability to interface at all levels within the organization, possessing a thorough written and verbal command of the English language.
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Quality Control Manager

Teledyne

El Segundo, CA 90245

~ 23 min Onsite

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or similar field.
  • 7+ years in Quality Control/Quality Engineering or manufacturing quality.
  • Must be a U.S. Person.
  • Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, engineering drawings, and inspection methodologies.
  • Strong root-cause and corrective-action skills (5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; TIPQA/FileMaker experience a plus.
  • Oversee Receiving, In-Process, Final, and Shipping inspections, including AS9102 First Article Inspections.
  • Must have aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing experience (strongly preferred).
  • Background checks may include education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing.
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Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Installation) (Experienced or Senior)

Boeing

Los Angeles, CA 90011

OnsiteHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
  • 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3+ years of experience in assembly or mechanical work
  • Must be able to occasionally travel domestically, work flexible hours, overtime and occasional weekends when necessary
  • Export Control Requirements: This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
  • Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
  • Shift: This position is for 1st shift
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