Lathrop, CA · On-site
$17.75/hr
HQS Automotive. provides quality control solutions, including onsite engineering, inspection, and rework services. Our clients are manufacturers and suppliers to the automotive, green energy and high ...
Lathrop, CA · On-site
$17.75/hr
HQS Automotive. provides quality control solutions, including onsite engineering, inspection, and rework services. Our clients are manufacturers and suppliers to the automotive, green energy and high ...
Newbury Park, CA · On-site
$114K - $220K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Staff Automotive Quality Engineer Posting Start Date: 5/11/26 Job Location(s): Newbury Park If you ... quality systems and control throughout the fab. The work will directly support the wafer ...
Newbury Park, CA · On-site
$114K - $220K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Staff Automotive Quality Engineer Posting Start Date: 5/11/26 Job Location(s): Newbury Park If you ... quality systems and control throughout the fab. The work will directly support the wafer ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$120K - $125K/yr
... control and assurance, ensuring that risks are mitigated and issues are promptly corrected during ramp-up. * Lead automotive quality improvement initiatives by implementing proactive measures to ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$120K - $125K/yr
... control and assurance, ensuring that risks are mitigated and issues are promptly corrected during ramp-up. * Lead automotive quality improvement initiatives by implementing proactive measures to ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
... control and assurance, ensuring that risks are mitigated and issues are promptly corrected during ramp-up. * Lead automotive quality improvement initiatives by implementing proactive measures to ...
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Santa Clara, CA · On-site
... control and assurance, ensuring that risks are mitigated and issues are promptly corrected during ramp-up. * Lead automotive quality improvement initiatives by implementing proactive measures to ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$120K - $125K/yr
... control and assurance, ensuring that risks are mitigated and issues are promptly corrected during ramp-up. * Lead automotive quality improvement initiatives by implementing proactive measures to ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$120K - $125K/yr
... control and assurance, ensuring that risks are mitigated and issues are promptly corrected during ramp-up. * Lead automotive quality improvement initiatives by implementing proactive measures to ...
$120K - $125K/yr
... control and assurance, ensuring that risks are mitigated and issues are promptly corrected during ramp-up. * Lead automotive quality improvement initiatives by implementing proactive measures to ...
$120K - $125K/yr
... control and assurance, ensuring that risks are mitigated and issues are promptly corrected during ramp-up. * Lead automotive quality improvement initiatives by implementing proactive measures to ...
Rohnert Park, CA · On-site
$75K - $100K/yr
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Quality Control (QC) Manager in a metal manufacturing company is responsible for ensuring that raw ... Prior experience in metal fabrication, automotive, aerospace, or heavy industry is often preferred ...
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Rohnert Park, CA · On-site
$75K - $100K/yr
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Quality Control (QC) Manager in a metal manufacturing company is responsible for ensuring that raw ... Prior experience in metal fabrication, automotive, aerospace, or heavy industry is often preferred ...
San Carlos, CA · On-site
$95K - $195K/yr
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Retirement
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Quality Control Manager (Inspection Team) Joby Aviation is seeking a Quality Control Manager to ... Aerospace, aviation, automotive, or regulated manufacturing industry experience. * Note: Design ...
San Carlos, CA · On-site
$95K - $195K/yr
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Quality Control Manager (Inspection Team) Joby Aviation is seeking a Quality Control Manager to ... Aerospace, aviation, automotive, or regulated manufacturing industry experience. * Note: Design ...
San Carlos, CA · On-site
$95K - $195K/yr
Medical
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Retirement
PTO
Overview Quality Control Manager (Inspection Team) Joby Aviation is seeking a Quality Control ... Aerospace, aviation, automotive, or regulated manufacturing industry experience. * Note: Design ...
San Carlos, CA · On-site
$95K - $195K/yr
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
Overview Quality Control Manager (Inspection Team) Joby Aviation is seeking a Quality Control ... Aerospace, aviation, automotive, or regulated manufacturing industry experience. * Note: Design ...
San Carlos, CA · On-site
$95K - $195K/yr
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
Overview Quality Control Manager (Inspection Team)Joby Aviation is seeking a Quality Control ... Aerospace, aviation, automotive, or regulated manufacturing industry experience. * Note: Design ...
San Carlos, CA · On-site
$95K - $195K/yr
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Overview Quality Control Manager (Inspection Team)Joby Aviation is seeking a Quality Control ... Aerospace, aviation, automotive, or regulated manufacturing industry experience. * Note: Design ...
Newbury Park, CA · On-site
$114K - $220K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
... quality systems and control throughout the fab. The work will directly support the wafer ... 16949, automotive, or other applicable standards). The Staff QE leads high‑impact quality ...
Newbury Park, CA · On-site
$114K - $220K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
... quality systems and control throughout the fab. The work will directly support the wafer ... 16949, automotive, or other applicable standards). The Staff QE leads high‑impact quality ...
Fremont, CA · On-site
$17.75 - $19/hr
We are looking for a Quality Control Inspector to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting products and materials for defects and ensuring that they meet the ...
Fremont, CA · On-site
$17.75 - $19/hr
We are looking for a Quality Control Inspector to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting products and materials for defects and ensuring that they meet the ...
Corona, CA · On-site
$100K - $120K/yr
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At Adura, you'll join an innovative team building the next generation of electronics for Industrial, Medical, LED Lighting, Automotive, Defense and Aerospace markets. Quality Control Manager - PCB ...
Corona, CA · On-site
$100K - $120K/yr
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At Adura, you'll join an innovative team building the next generation of electronics for Industrial, Medical, LED Lighting, Automotive, Defense and Aerospace markets. Quality Control Manager - PCB ...
Santa Fe Springs, CA · On-site
$80K - $100K/yr
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS · High school diploma or equivalent required. · Minimum 7 years of QA/QC experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace or automotive ...
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Santa Fe Springs, CA · On-site
$80K - $100K/yr
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS · High school diploma or equivalent required. · Minimum 7 years of QA/QC experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace or automotive ...
... Automotive industries. * 3+ years of experience in a Management or supervisory role. * Strong ... quality control processes. * Experience with Manufacturing processes and their related systems ...
... Automotive industries. * 3+ years of experience in a Management or supervisory role. * Strong ... quality control processes. * Experience with Manufacturing processes and their related systems ...
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
... Automotive industries. * 3+ years of experience in a Management or supervisory role. * Strong ... quality control processes. * Experience with Manufacturing processes and their related systems ...
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
... Automotive industries. * 3+ years of experience in a Management or supervisory role. * Strong ... quality control processes. * Experience with Manufacturing processes and their related systems ...
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$86K - $114K/yr
... Automotive industries. * 3+ years of experience in a Management or supervisory role. * Strong ... quality control processes. * Experience with Manufacturing processes and their related systems ...
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$86K - $114K/yr
... Automotive industries. * 3+ years of experience in a Management or supervisory role. * Strong ... quality control processes. * Experience with Manufacturing processes and their related systems ...
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Union City, CA · On-site
$80K - $85K/yr
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Develop and maintain quality control plans, inspection standards, and work instructions. * Lead ... In-depth knowledge of automotive quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949 and core tools). * Proven ...
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Union City, CA · On-site
$80K - $85K/yr
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Develop and maintain quality control plans, inspection standards, and work instructions. * Lead ... In-depth knowledge of automotive quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949 and core tools). * Proven ...
... Automotive industries. * 3+ years of experience in a Management or supervisory role. * Strong ... quality control processes. * Experience with Manufacturing processes and their related systems ...
... Automotive industries. * 3+ years of experience in a Management or supervisory role. * Strong ... quality control processes. * Experience with Manufacturing processes and their related systems ...
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Fremont, CA · On-site
$36 - $42/hr
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... automotive, medical device, or robotics industries). * Software: Proficiency with quality control ... tools, SAP or Oracle ERP software, and MS Office / Google Suite. * Communication: Strong ...
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Fremont, CA · On-site
$36 - $42/hr
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... automotive, medical device, or robotics industries). * Software: Proficiency with quality control ... tools, SAP or Oracle ERP software, and MS Office / Google Suite. * Communication: Strong ...
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$39K - $47.9K
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$47.9K - $56.7K
11% of jobs
$59.5K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$56.7K - $65.6K
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14% of jobs
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$83.4K - $92.3K
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$92.3K - $101.2K
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In an Automotive Quality Control role, your daily tasks often include inspecting vehicle components, conducting process audits, and monitoring assembly lines to ensure compliance with quality standards. You may use measurement tools and data analysis software to detect defects or variances, document findings, and report issues to the production or engineering teams. Collaboration with production staff and engineers is common to resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This dynamic environment requires keen observation and strong organizational skills, with the opportunity to make a direct impact on product excellence.
To thrive as an Automotive Quality Control professional, a solid understanding of automotive manufacturing processes, inspection techniques, and quality assurance principles is essential, often supported by a degree in engineering or relevant experience. Familiarity with quality management systems (such as ISO/TS 16949), statistical process control tools, and inspection instruments is commonly required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities are key soft skills in this field. These skills help ensure vehicles meet strict safety and quality standards, reducing defects and maintaining customer satisfaction.
An Automotive Quality Control job involves inspecting and testing vehicles or components to ensure they meet quality and safety standards. Professionals in this role identify defects, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with production teams to improve manufacturing processes. They use various testing methods, such as visual inspections, measurements, and performance evaluations, to maintain quality consistency. Their goal is to ensure that vehicles comply with industry regulations and customer expectations.
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$17.75/hr
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HQS Automotive. provides quality control solutions, including onsite engineering, inspection, and rework services. Our clients are manufacturers and suppliers to the automotive, green energy and high-tech industries.
We are seeking Quality Control Inspectors to support our customers onsite in various locations and shifts. Come join a rapidly growing company that is truly committed to Quality and Innovation.
