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Job Title: Quality Engineer Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 Work Model: Onsite Overview Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that rail vehicle equipment and components meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and internal quality standards throughout the product lifecycle. The role supports manufacturing quality, supplier quality, and field performance by investigating product nonconformances, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufactured products comply with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Monitor production processes and quality checkpoints to ensure consistent product quality.
• Support implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 22163.
• Review inspection and test documentation prior to product release or shipment.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute First Article Inspections (FAI) for new products, engineering design changes, and new suppliers.
• Review engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOM), and technical specifications to develop FAI inspection plans.
• Prepare or review ballooned drawings and dimensional inspection requirements.
• Verify that first production parts meet all dimensional, functional, and material requirements.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure all required documentation and components are available for FAI.
• Review and validate supporting documentation including: Dimensional inspection results, Material certifications, Test reports and validation records.
• Document FAI results and prepare formal FAI reports for internal and customer review.
• Identify discrepancies during FAI and initiate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) when required.
• Track resolution and closure of FAI-related issues prior to production release.
• Investigate product nonconformances identified during assembly, manufacturing processes, internal testing, customer acceptance testing, and field operations.
• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5 Why analysis, and Fishbone diagrams.
• Implement and track Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.
• Travel to project sites when required to investigate and resolve quality issues.
• Support commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of rail equipment.
• Prepare technical reports documenting investigation findings and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with project teams and customers to ensure timely resolution of field quality issues.
• Analyze quality trends, defect data, and production metrics to identify opportunities for process and product improvements.
• Support supplier quality activities, including resolving supplier-related issues, qualification, and review of documentation.
• Assist with preparation of technical and quality documentation for project proposals and technical evaluations of components or subsystems.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Degree or related technical field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and manufacturing quality processes.
• Experience managing FAI processes, NCRs, and CAPA activities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis tools and quality methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Effective cross-functional communication skills.
• Preferred experience in rail, transportation, aerospace, or heavy equipment manufacturing.
• Familiarity with rail industry standards such as ISO 22163.
• Experience supporting field service, commissioning, or system testing activities.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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