Quality Engineer

QUALITY ENGINEER II (Aerospace/Defense)

Date: Aug 5, 2026

Location:

Inglewood, CA, US, 90302

Company: Marvin Engineering Co.

Req ID: 1540

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $95,000 - $120,000

The Marvin Group is a Strategic Partner for Global Alternate Mission Equipment and Sustainment

The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor, plays a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group consists of Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) and Marvin Land Systems (MLS). Marvin Engineering designs and produces military Alternate Mission Equipment. Marvin Test Solutions designs and manufactures armament Test Equipment. Marvin Land Systems specializes in the design and build of power and thermal management systems. For over 60 years we have maintained “A Tradition of Excellence”, serving as a trusted source for our unwavering commitment to supporting all branches of the Department of Defense and our global allies. Our collaboration extends across a diverse array of programs and platforms, including major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Ensure consistent quality of production by supporting activities with the Business Management System (BMS). Ensure implementation of customer contractual requirements through timely contract review and configuration management processes. Quickly and effectively act when potential non-conformances are found by supporting material review board huddles and facilitating corrective action process. Lead continuous improvement activities. Gather data and perform analysis to review for product defect trends and/or process metrics. Maintain up to date with new and emerging technologies and methods that relate to Quality Assurance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews customer requirements and ensures that they are met
• Participates and leads closed-loop root cause and corrective action activities
• Dispositions non-conforming material
• Identify and initiate continuous improvement opportunities
• Assemble and review end-item data packages before customer submittal
• Perform contract reviews, purchase order reviews, planning reviews and supplier data to ensure that quality requirements are captured and flowed down
• Contribute to a team environment, be flexible, and volunteer support to meet team goals
• Collaborate with program management, engineering, purchasing, production control, operations, and inspection
• Monitor Program Quality performance and facilitate process improvement projects to maintain an acceptable
• Participate in Change Control Board (CCB) reviews

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years of quality assurance experience in the aerospace and defense industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Strong background in Corrective Action, Lean Tools and problem solving
• MUST have general understanding of GD&T and able to interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to interpret and understand customer and industry specifications, i.e., ISO, ASME, MIL STD, MS, etc.
• Excellent communications skills – both verbal and technical writing
• Provide project leadership for process improvement initiatives
• Understanding of configuration management principles and practices
• Experience with Quality Engineering tools, i.e., Cause Map, Fish Bone analysis, PFMEA, Six Sigma, SPC, etc.
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Prior background that includes machining, assembly, and inspection desirable
• Attention to details and be a self starter
• Uphold the company’s core values of Partnership, ‘Can-Do’ Attitude, Integrity, and Innovation
• MS Office proficient
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) a plus
• Green belt trained a plus
• Familiarity with SAP a plus
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Medium-to-large office environment
• Fast paced office environment
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Exposed to a combination of normal office type environments

SALARY RANGE:

Base Salary Range (Inglewood only): $95,000 - $120,000

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

There are typically no travel requirements for this position (0%)

NOTES: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this position's employee(s). Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by anyone authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities reasonably. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.