Sr. Quality Engineer

Our Fortune 500 client (One of the world's companies) in Los Angeles, CA is looking for hardworking, motivated talent to join their innovative team. Are you a Sr. Quality Engineer with a passion for collaborating with multiple teams and an interest in working onsite? Don't wait... apply today Position Title: Sr. Quality Engineer Duration: 6+ months with high possibilities of extension On-Site : Los Angeles, CA 90010 Pay Range: $60-66/hr on W2 Job Description: Sr. Quality Engineer Design Collaboration & Development u2022 Partner with design teams to support the design development process u2022 Provide design for manufacturability (DFM) feedback u2022 Generate product data including drawing details, Bill of Materials (BOM) information, layouts, test requirements, and part requirements u2022 Ensure supplier quality success for avionics and PCBA parts Technical Leadership & Risk Management u2022 Use expertise in electronics materials, processes, DFM, and inspection/measurement to support internal design and innovation u2022 Provide leadership in managing technical risks, proof of concepts, prototyping, and scaling designs for volume production u2022 Support internal design development with hands-on technical guidance Supplier Quality Development u2022 Drive supplier quality development processes throughout product development stages u2022 Conduct design reviews, supplier process development, testing, and qualification for components and sub-assemblies u2022 Review supplier processes and capabilities for circuit cards, Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), sensors, power supplies, actuators, and other avionics modules u2022 Ensure alignment with electrical performance and sub-assembly requirements Cross-Functional Partnership u2022 Partner with development engineering, product quality engineering, product sourcing engineering, global strategic sourcing, and program management u2022 Deliver predictable supply for development and production programs u2022 Manage exceptions, containments, and deviations related to supplier technical performance during development phases Quality Readiness & Qualification u2022 Drive supplier quality readiness by analyzing key and critical characteristics for drawings and supplier specifications u2022 Develop measurement systems and conduct supplier qualification activities u2022 Execute Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), First Article Inspection Report (FAIR), audits, and inspection development Performance Management u2022 Partner with Global Strategic Sourcing and Product Sourcing Engineering to drive overall supplier performance u2022 Focus on cost, quality, delivery, and fulfilment of strategic program goals u2022 Own the elimination of supplier risk to improve quality and reliability across the product lifecycle Compliance & Auditing u2022 Utilize audits, readiness reviews, training, and documentation to ensure compliance u2022 Support Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and Material Review Board (MRB) activities u2022 Own containments derived from purchased goods u2022 Review supplier effectiveness of actions and share lessons learned across the product team Corrective Action Management u2022 Drive the Supplier Corrective Action and Response (SCAR) process u2022 Audit Quality Management Systems at suppliers related to supplier quality and performance u2022 Define and improve required documentation and activities to ensure compliance with flow-down requirements from customers Supplier Audits & Reviews u2022 Prepare, support, and lead supplier onsite audits and reviews u2022 Ensure contract deliverables for quality management and compliance are met Basic Qualifications Education u2022 Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar technical field Experience u2022 Proven experience as a leader in Supplier Quality Engineering, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering roles at an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company u2022 Experience with PCBAs or other electrical components for aerospace, aviation, defines, and space applications u2022 Experience scaling supplier capabilities and quality from prototype and proof of concept parts to low-rate production to high-rate production Technical Expertise u2022 Experience performing source inspection at electronics manufacturing suppliers (aerospace, aviation, or defense suppliers is a plus) u2022 Experience with microprocessors/CPUs/GPUs, microcontrollers/FPGAs, memory devices, sensors, communication modules, power supply units, display units, actuators and servos, and connectors and cables u2022 Experience flowing down Source Control requirements to suppliers Quality Management Systems u2022 Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001-based Quality Management System requirements (AS9100 Lead/Internal Auditor Certification is a plus) u2022 Experience performing First Article Inspection to AS9102 Industry Standard u2022 Experience ensuring suppliers have control plans and inspection processes capable of meeting product requirements u2022 Experience with IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-7711/21, MIL-STD-810, and DO 160/DO178C, DO-254 is a plus Supplier Performance Management u2022 Experience driving supplier performance and evaluation u2022 Experience with Statements of Work (SOWs), quality clauses, intellectual property (IP), and government regulations such as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and FAR/DFARS Methodologies & Tools u2022 Working knowledge of product development methodologies including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) elements such as Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), quality improvement techniques, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) u2022 Analytical skills and experience in data mining, data quality, metrics generation, issue management systems, and statistical analysis tools (MatLab, JMP, MiniTab) u2022 Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Continuous Improvement methodologies Personal Attributes u2022 Strong ownership mindset with demonstrated capability to drive projects from start to completion u2022 Self-starter who works autonomously with minimal direction Security & Travel u2022 Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time to suppliers, sourcing partners, and manufacturing locations Preferred Qualifications Advanced Education u2022 Master's degree in a technical field Specialized Experience u2022 Experience creating control plans and process specifications for electronics parts and sub-assemblies u2022 Experience with process qualification and development of automated inspection operations u2022 Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, Controller Area Network (CAN), I2C, Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), PCIe, and Universal Serial Bus (USB) Technical Competencies u2022 Competence with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, thermal chambers, current probes, and test automation u2022 Experience with Process Failure Modes, Effects, and Analysis (PFMEA) u2022 Experience developing source inspection plans and qualifying inspection process capabilities Government Contracts u2022 Experience with government contracts and auditing standard requirements Software Tools u2022 Experience with tools such as Teamcenter, SAP, SolidWorks, Oracle/Netsuite, Jira, Tableau, Foundry, and Altium Are you interested ? 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Created: 2026-03-23