Quality Engineer

U.S. Department of Labor

. Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections and support the preparation and review of First Article Inspections and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with AS9102.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeEscondido • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $97,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality inspection processes, including First Article Inspections and adherence to AS9100D and ISO 9001 standards. Proficient in using precision inspection tools and conducting root-cause analysis to enhance manufacturing quality.

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First Article Inspection (FAI)AS9100D ComplianceRoot-Cause AnalysisPrecision Inspection ToolsQuality Management Systems

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Hard Skills

Engineering Drawings InterpretationGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Nonconformance ProcessingQuality Metrics AnalysisAcceptance Sampling Principles

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailStrong Written and Verbal CommunicationSound JudgmentAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeERP/MRP SystemsInspection Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringISO 9001 Certification Knowledge

Industry Keywords

Electro-Mechanical ManufacturingQuality EngineeringSupplier QualityManufacturing EnvironmentControl of Nonconforming Products

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections and support the preparation and review of First Article Inspections and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with AS9102.
Inspect electro-mechanical parts and assemblies, sheet metal and machined components, printed circuit boards (PCBs), printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), and related hardware.
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), surface-finish requirements, workmanship standards, and customer quality notes.
Perform visual inspections of plating, coatings, chemical conversion coatings, paint, cosmetic surfaces, soldering, conformal coating, and other applicable finishes or special processes.
Select and use appropriate inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height or drop gages, pin gages, thread gages, go/no-go gages, microscopes, surface plates, and other precision measuring tools.
Ensure inspection records, reports, and related documentation are complete, accurate, traceable, and processed in a timely manner.
Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of inspection plans, control plans, sampling plans, acceptance criteria, and inspection methods; independently maintain assigned inspection documentation.
Support production-floor quality issues, monitor First Pass Yield (FPY), and help improve manufacturing quality throughout the production cycle.
Administer Nonconformance Material Reports (NCMRs/NCRs), support material-review and disposition activities, and coordinate assigned temporary deviations or controlled exceptions when authorized.
Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions under the guidance of the Quality Manager, independently leading appropriately scoped investigations using methods such as 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa), and DMAIC tools.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Quality, or a related technical field; an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant experience may be considered.
Three to five years of relevant quality, inspection, manufacturing-engineering, supplier-quality, or quality-engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least one year supporting an AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 certified quality management system.
Practical working knowledge of AS9100D and/or ISO 9001 requirements, including control of nonconforming products, document control, process controls, customer requirements, and risk-based thinking.
Experience preparing, performing, or reviewing First Article Inspections and FAIR documentation; ability to read engineering drawings and apply basic GD&T concepts in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
Familiarity with acceptance sampling principles such as ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 is preferred.
Experience with root-cause analysis, nonconformance processing, corrective-action follow-up, quality metrics, and cross-functional problem solving; exposure to supplier quality is required, with direct supplier corrective-action experience preferred.
Hands-on proficiency with common precision inspection tools and the ability to determine appropriate inspection methods.
Working knowledge of electro-mechanical manufacturing and experience with several relevant processes, such as machining, sheet metal fabrication, plating or coatings, chemical conversion coatings, assembly, soldering, conformal coating, PCB/PCBA fabrication, electronics, special processes, or ESD controls.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office, with experience using ERP/MRP systems and quality-management, document-control, or inspection software.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual salary range $85,000 - $97,000
Potential for Stock Equity
401K Matching
Competitive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
Three weeks of PTO
11 Paid Holidays