Quality Engineer

Professional Search Group OC is partnering with an innovative and rapidly growing aerospace and defense manufacturer to identify a highly skilled Quality Engineer to support mission-critical programs within the space and defense industry. This position plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with AS9100 Rev D quality standards, supporting manufacturing excellence, and maintaining the highest levels of product integrity for advanced aerospace systems.

This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented engineering professional with strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and a passion for driving continuous improvement in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Professional Search Group OC is proud to partner with a client that specializes in delivering concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems supporting spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense technologies. They are committed to innovation, precision, and operational excellence in some of the industry’s most technically demanding environments.

Quality Engineer Responsibilities

• Review customer-imposed quality documentation to determine applicability to internal manufacturing operations and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Evaluate and maintain internal quality documentation to ensure alignment with customer specifications and industry standards.
• Review, assess, and validate corrective actions to ensure root causes are identified and resolutions are complete and effective.
• Maintain and support quality manuals, procedures, and documentation required to meet customer and regulatory expectations.
• Serve as a primary quality interface with customers, maintaining strong working relationships and supporting customer-related Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
• Participate in and develop training materials for inspection personnel and quality-related processes.
• Review manufacturing plans to ensure adequate inspection points and quality checkpoints are integrated into production workflows.
• Perform verification activities and inspection oversight to ensure products meet requirements outlined in purchase orders, engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Monitor key quality metrics including scrap, rework, and cost-of-quality performance while identifying trends and opportunities for process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality enhancement, cost reduction, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Review and validate labor, equipment, and operational costs to identify inefficiencies and minimize waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while adhering to company safety and quality standards.

Quality Engineer Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Engineering or another technical discipline.
• Prior experience within the aerospace, space, or defense industry strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 Rev D quality standards and aerospace manufacturing quality systems.
• Experience with quality system administration, audits, customer audits, and corrective action processes preferred.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills with the ability to prepare reports, procedures, and customer-facing documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex technical situations and develop practical solutions.
• Knowledge of quality data analysis, including trends related to scrap, rework, nonconformance costs, and supplier performance, is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with metal manufacturing inspection and control methods preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• Must qualify as a U.S. Person in accordance with applicable government regulations.
• Ability to meet ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance requirements

Apply with Professional Search Group OC today!