Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer PCX Aerostructures, LLC United States, California, Long Beach Mar 25, 2026 Title Quality Engineer About the Organization Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms. EOE Statement Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

Description Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Quality Engineer will provide quality assurance support to an assigned program and/or area to ensure that the aerospace components are produced in accordance with customer and company quality requirements while maintaining production flow. Under general direction, reviews and approves engineering manufacturing plans, process sheets, procedures and work instructions for proper and complete flow down of customer requirements to ensure compliance. Initiates root cause and corrective action requests to suppliers for non-conformances. Facilitates corrective action team investigations and submits short and long-term corrective action plans to customers. Serves as supplier / customer liaison for quality related issues (i.e., customer audits, customer complaints, etc.) and will ensure compliance with the specifications and drawings.

Pay Range:

$105,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year.

Position Requirements Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Review aerospace customer (OEM and Government) blueprints for incorporation into the quality plans. Collect, analyze, and present quality data including cost of quality, company scrap, rework, customer complaints QCPC, and internal audit results. Ensure that inspection capabilities (i.e., inspection equipment) are in place for new product. Identify "hidden characteristics" for in-process verification and generate customer nonconformance reports (deviation/waivers) with corrective actions. Review and incorporate first article requirements and ensure production readiness. Generate inspection plans: characteristic accountability-sequence (balloon) all drawing characteristics, extract specification requirements for inspection, generate inspection method required equipment, and review and approve IMS. Ability to submit non-conformances to suppliers/customers. Knowledgeable of SPC, FMEA, PPAP, Gauge R&R, VSM, and lean manufacturing. Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate and convey issues. Able to participate in technical discussions and work in a collaborative team-based environment. Disposition of nonconforming material (NMR). Background in aerospace auditing techniques, both internal and with suppliers. Strong background in Root Cause, Corrective Action, Preventative Action and Mistake proofing.

Education & Experience Required:

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field; Six Sigma Black Belt preferred. 5 - 10 years' experience in the quality assurance field and with aerospace OEM requirements. Knowledge of ISO9000, AS9000, and NADCAP requirements are desirable. Familiar with geometric tolerances, supplier surveillance techniques and special processes. Proficient written and verbal communication and computer skills. Experience with the following is desirable: layout inspection skills, DQR, mini-tab, related training, lean manufacturing, Microsoft Power Point, and Microsoft Project. Shift Days Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Location Applied Aerospace & Defense, Long Beach Category Quality Control Req Number

QUA-26-00004

Position Quality Engineer Close Date Post Internal Days 0 Number of Openings 1 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Hiring Manager(s) This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now