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Quality Engineer

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS)
Santa Clarita, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 8/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/15/2026

Are you a Quality Engineer with experience in Aerospace & Defense manufacturing ?


Are you seeking to join an industry leader offering full Autonomy ?


We’ve partnered with a global, multi-billion-dollar Aerospace & Defense organization, who are looking for a Quality Engineer for their growing team on a contract until December 2027


Based in a state-of-the-art facility in Santa Clarita you’ll play a key role in major global projects while benefiting from genuine career development opportunities.


With 2025 seeing a record number of promotions within the quality department, this is an excellent opportunity if you’re looking for a chance to take ownership of complex problem-solving initiatives.



Responsibilities of the Quality Engineer:

  • Understanding of Quality Management System Standards: AS9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 9000
  • AS9102 First Article Inspection using DISCUS/Net Inspect.
  • Investigating Root Causes and Implementing Corrective Actions: Employing methods such as Apollo Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Five Whys, Ishikawa (Fishbone) Diagram, and various Problem-Solving Methodologies/Techniques like 8D and DMAIC.
  • Utilizing Six Sigma, Lean principles, and tools like Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Conduct audits to assess compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
  • Reading and Interpreting engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).


Requirements of the Quality Engineer:

  • Experience with Aerospace & Defense products and processes.
  • A bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering
  • ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, CQM), or a relevant experience in aerospace products and processes in a roll for Supplier Quality Assurance / Quality Engineering.



The Successful Quality Engineer will have the chance to become part of a worldwide aerospace manufacturing company enjoying full support of the organization.


If you are an ambitious Quality Engineer seeking to join a global manufacture collaborating with leading Aerospace & Defense OEMs, we encourage you to get in touch with us.


Apply today to avoid disappointment!

Salary : $110,000 - $140,000

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