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Quality Engineer

Talently
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/14/2026

Job Title: Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Location: On Site - San Diego, California, United States
Salary: $90,000-$100,000 ($120k-$130k OTE)
Skills: Quality Systems, Root Cause Analysis, Customer Support, Audit, Aerospace/Medical Device

About the Company / The Opportunity:

Join a dynamic company where precision engineering and high-quality standards are at the core of every project. This Manufacturing & Quality Engineer role offers the chance to influence both manufacturing operations and quality assurance in a hands-on environment. You'll engage with cross-functional teams, support production innovation, and contribute to the continual improvement of products and processes in a fast-paced, growing sector.


Responsibilities:

  • Assist in creating and maintaining technical documentation, including drawings and work instructions for manufacturing processes.
  • Contribute to the preparation of process documentation and supplemental work instructions for production teams.
  • Facilitate implementation and continuous improvement of IPC620 and J-STD-001 manufacturing standards.
  • Support training for production staff and provide feedback related to Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA).
  • Ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer quality requirements, and maintain QMS documentation.
  • Participate in MRB, corrective action, and continual improvement initiatives, including internal/external audits.
  • Assist on special projects aimed at enhancing productivity, layout, and overall process optimization.
  • Contribute to ERP data tracking and perform time studies to aid in labor quoting and project analysis.


Must-Have Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Solid quality engineering and documentation skills.
  • Familiarity with highly regulated environments such as aerospace, defense, medical device, etc.
  • Strong communication and organizational abilities.


Nice-to-Have Skills:

  • Hands-on experience with machining, CNC programming, 3D printing, or prototyping.
  • Exposure to quality management systems (QMS) and internal/external audit coordination.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies for process improvement.
  • Background in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
  • Experience supporting metrics and reports for management review.

Salary : $90,000 - $130,000

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