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Quality Engineer

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Stockton, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026

About Applied Aerospace:
Join the team that builds for the best. At Applied Aerospace, we design, fabricate, and test mission-critical aerospace components for leading innovators like SpaceX, NASA, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing. Every part we create reflects our relentless commitment to quality, reliability, and performance. Through precision engineering and purpose-driven innovation, we’re helping take aerospace technology to new heights — and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to be part of that journey.

 

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

Analyze, design, interpret and implement company and customer quality requirements.  Supervise one or more Quality Assurance Inspectors.  Act as a primary interface with our customers and their representatives.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Review/Approve of Manufacturing Instruction Documents/planning and determine necessary inspection operations in the build sequence.
  • Direct Supervision of assigned Quality Assurance Inspectors.  This includes oversight of daily assignments and training.
  • Work with Manufacturing Engineers to verify all contractual and technical requirements are satisfactorily met throughout the product life cycle. 
  • As required, prepare data packs or Certificates of Conformance verifying contractual requirements.
  • Identify resource requirements to the Program Manager or Director of Quality Assurance that are needed to complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Interface with the customer’s Quality representative and sub-contract suppliers as required, including teleconferences, customer visits, supplier audits, source inspection, etc.
  • Review and present non-conformance reports (NCR) to the Corrective Action Board.
  • Assist program team in performing root cause analysis and corrective action determination.
  • Support QA Director with maintenance and implementation of the overall Quality System.

 

GENERAL:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, with a focus in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing.
  • Associate - entry level with limited college project experience.
  • General level requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering plus 5 years’ experience.
  • Senior level requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering plus 10 years’ experience.
  • Experience in technical writing.
  • Good working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).  Working knowledge of GD&T a plus.
  • Understanding of AS9100 or ISO QMS standards and NADCAP special processes a plus.
  • Strong computer background, with knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.

 

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the Company.

 

Applied Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Applied Aerospace is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities or individuals who may need religious or medical accommodation.

 

If you need accommodation because of a disability, medical, or religious reason for any part of the employment process you can notify the Human Resources Department, and your request will be reviewed.

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