Quality Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing Bel Air Machining Santa Ana, CA Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $95,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Measurement-based inspection Customer communication Defect resolution root cause analysis Statistical Process Control Manufacturing facility experience Statistical analysis Machining Quality control experience within aerospace industry Quality audits Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Bel-Air Machining is an aerospace manufacturer operating under AS9100D and

ISO 9001

2015 quality management systems. We're seeking a Quality Engineer with aerospace manufacturing quality experience to support our customers, suppliers, and production teams. This role helps ensure that aerospace products meet drawing, contract, regulatory, and customer requirements and supports continuous improvement across the business. What You'll Do Review customer purchase orders, contracts, drawings, specifications, and quality requirements; communicate applicable requirements to the teams involved. Develop and maintain inspection plans, quality procedures, performance measures, and statistical process controls for assigned customers and products. Review manufacturing plans, methods, and process specifications to identify and address quality risks. Balloon customer drawings and prepare inspection reports; create and maintain in-process inspection reports. Participate in first article inspections, source inspections, and customer-specific quality activities, as applicable. Work with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Procurement, and Shipping to resolve product and process issues. Lead or support investigations into nonconforming material, failures, customer complaints, and supplier issues. Identify root causes, coordinate corrective actions, and verify their effectiveness. Participate in Material Review Board activities and help ensure nonconforming material is properly documented and dispositioned. Respond to customer corrective action requests and coordinate timely, complete responses. Support internal and external audits, including AS9100 and applicable customer or NADCAP requirements. Coordinate customer source inspections and perform designated source quality representative duties when required. Analyze quality data and trends; recommend process improvements and report results to management. Initiate corrective action requests and monitor them through effective closure. Maintain current knowledge of applicable aerospace quality standards, customer requirements, and industry practices. What We're Looking For Aerospace manufacturing quality experience is required. Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field or equivalent relevant experience. Working knowledge of AS9100 and

ISO 9001

quality management systems and aerospace customer requirements. Experience with corrective action, root cause analysis, nonconforming material, customer or supplier issues, and audit support. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications and prepare ballooned drawings and inspection reports. Familiarity with dimensional inspection methods and precision measurement equipment. Strong documentation, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with precision machining or machined aerospace components. Familiarity with GD&T, first article inspection, and AS9102 requirements. Experience with SPC, continuous improvement methods, or quality data analysis. Familiarity with NADCAP audits or customer source inspection. Work Environment This position works across the office and manufacturing floor, with regular interaction with production teams and inspection activities. The role may involve standing or walking on the production floor, handling inspection equipment or components, and wearing required PPE. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person