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QA Engineer 2

APPLIED COMPOSITES INC
Brea, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking an Engineer 2, Quality who provides technical expertise to ensure that the products are free of flaws and function as designed. Assists with the development and implementation of quality systems/approaches within the programs and functions. Develops quality plans that meet relevant standards and support proposals, contracts and customer expectations. Audits and measures the success of improvement efforts and ensures adherence to contract requirements and Company quality standards. Includes tracking and reporting of quality performance data for perspective product team. Read and interpret engineering drawings of a simple to complex nature including related specifications and process documents. Understand application and use of all types of precision measuring instruments used in mechanical inspection, including interpretations of geometrical and positional tolerance requirements.

About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Provides technical expertise in the development of testing and inspection activities associated with product development and all stages of manufacturing
  • Implement customer contract quality requirements
  • Assure compliance to ISO 9001/AS9100
  • Interface with customers for all aspects of Quality
  • Resolve problems throughout the manufacturing and QA process
  • Maintain personnel training and certifications records
  • Maintain and administer the MRB system
  • Performs internal audits of processes using inspection results and statistical techniques to provide timely, accurate process and product analysis
  • Participates in root cause analysis initiatives for process related concerns
  • Analyzes audit results and determines proper corrective and preventative action
  • Defines and conducts both systematic/methodical and random/arbitrary tests to ensure proper performance of Applied Composites products
  • Determines document control requirements per regulatory guidelines; reviews inspection forms and records for accuracy and compliance
  • Other responsibilities as assigned


 Job Specifications:

Education:  Post-secondary degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
 Years’ Experience:  
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Skills:

  • Previous experience with Composites Manufacturing
  • Previous experience with AS9102
  • Previous experience with Balloon drawings and FAIR package review
  • Prior experience with GD&T and FMEA
  • Knowledge of Quality Engineering processes and regulatory requirements
  • Excellent ability to apply a systematic, disciplined and analytical approach to problem solving
  • Good knowledge and ability to apply core concepts of engineering
  • Ability to use existing procedures to solve problems
  • Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion

At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

 

 

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000

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