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Winchester Interconnect

Quality Engineer

Garden Grove, CA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

As our Quality Engineer , you will be the technical expert for our AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS). You will be responsible for ensuring product and process compliance, leading Root Cause and ...

Howmet Aerospace

Quality Engineer

Fullerton, CA

$80K - $103K/yr

As a Quality Engineer, you'll be part of our Aerospace team working as an on-site employee in Fullerton, CA. Job Responsibilities: * Maintaining the AS9100 Quality Management System. * Supporting of ...

Lubrizol Corporation

Senior Quality Engineer

Corona, CA

$91K - $123K/yr

Provide quality engineering leadership for new product introductions (NPI), manufacturing process development, technology transfers, and process optimization activities. * Develop, review, approve ...

Lubrizol Corporation

Senior Quality Engineer

Corona, CA · On-site

$91K - $123K/yr

Provide quality engineering leadership for new product introductions (NPI), manufacturing process development, technology transfers, and process optimization activities. * Develop, review, approve ...

FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES

Quality Engineer III

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$74K - $96K/yr

The Quality Engineer III is responsible for risk analysis, control plans, inspection, supplier quality, and metrology methodology activities. They also ensure customer requirements are defined and ...

AMETEK, Inc.

Quality Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

The Quality Engineer will work with cross-functional teams to continually improve manufacturing processes, support daily Quality activities including internal and external audits, and interface with ...

ELLWOOD Group Inc

Quality Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

There is an opening for Quality Engineer(s) for Ellwood National Forge (ENF) in Irvine, PA, however from time to time may be assigned to the Corry/Warren Plants. Responsibilities include but are not ...

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Astrix Inc

Quality Engineer II

Irvine, CA · On-site

$77K - $99K/yr

Pay Rate Low: 40.00 | Pay Rate High: 44.00 Exciting Quality Engineer II development opportunity to work for a global leader dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. The largest device company in ...

Astrix Inc

Instrumentation Quality Engineer

Lake Forest, CA · On-site

$76K - $98K/yr

Exciting Quality Engineer development opportunity to work for a global leader dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. The largest device company in the world - with complementary businesses in ...

Ametek

Quality Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$77K - $99K/yr

The Quality Engineer will work with cross-functional teams to continually improve manufacturing processes, support daily Quality activities including internal and external audits, and interface with ...

Howmet Aerospace

Quality Engineer

Fullerton, CA · On-site

$80 - $103/hr

As a Quality Engineer, you'll be part of our Aerospace team working as an on-site employee in Fullerton, CA. Job Responsibilities: * Maintaining the AS9100 Quality Management System. * Supporting of ...

Howmet Aerospace

Quality Engineer

Fullerton, CA

$80K - $103K/yr

As a Quality Engineer, you'll be part of our Aerospace team working as an on-site employee in Fullerton, CA. Job Responsibilities: * Maintaining the AS9100 Quality Management System. * Supporting of ...

Lubrizol Corporation

Quality Engineer

Corona, CA · On-site

$74K - $95K/yr

Our QEs provide product engineering support but assessing risk, analyzing process capabilities, and finally, developing and implementing effective quality assurance controls. Our QEs have a "hands-on ...

Lubrizol Corporation

Quality Engineer

Corona, CA · Hybrid

$74K - $95K/yr

Our QEs provide product engineering support but assessing risk, analyzing process capabilities, and finally, developing and implementing effective quality assurance controls. Our QEs have a "hands-on ...

Solecta, Inc.

Quality Engineer

Oceanside, CA · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

Position Summary The Quality Engineer helps to create solutions as part of an engineering team. Ensures products and processes meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards from development through ...

Solecta, Inc.

Quality Engineer

Oceanside, CA · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

Position Summary The Quality Engineer helps to create solutions as part of an engineering team. Ensures products and processes meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards from development through ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Quality Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$38 - $43/hr

May specialize in areas of quality control engineering, such as design, incoming material, process control, product evaluation, product reliability, inventory control, metrology, automated testing ...

Lubrizol Corporation

Quality Engineer

Corona, CA · Hybrid

$74K - $95K/yr

Our QEs provide product engineering support but assessing risk, analyzing process capabilities, and finally, developing and implementing effective quality assurance controls. Our QEs have a "hands-on ...

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Industry UsageManufacturing, aerospace, automotive, electronicsManufacturing, production lines, quality control

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Quality Engineer

Winchester Interconnect

Garden Grove, CA • On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Winchester Interconnect rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

At Winchester Interconnect, we always do the right thing, the right way.
Winchester Interconnect is committed to inspiring the most innovative teams. We foster a dynamic, inclusive environment that thrives on collaboration and continuous growth. We hire exceptional people, celebrate wins, empower employee growth, and provide opportunities to thrive. Winchester is where potential transforms into purpose, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping our shared success.
Position Summary:
As our Quality Engineer, you will be the technical expert for our AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS). You will be responsible for ensuring product and process compliance, leading Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, and driving continuous improvement.
You will serve as a primary technical interface for our customers on all quality matters, manage our corrective action (CAR) system, and lead our internal audit program to ensure we meet the rigorous quality expectations of the aerospace and defense industry.
This position reports to the Operations Manager.
Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) or a related technical field.
  • Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR regulations.
  • 3-5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in an AS9100 (aerospace) or ISO 13485 (medical) manufacturing environment.
  • Proven experience leading Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations using 8D, 5-Why, or similar methodologies.
  • Direct experience leading an internal audit program and representing a company during customer/3rd-party audits.
  • Experience leading a Material Review Board (MRB) for the disposition of non-conforming material.
  • Expertise in AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements.
  • Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  • IPC/WHMA-A-620 and/or J-STD-001 certification is strongly preferred.
  • ASQ certification (e.g., CQE, CQA) is a significant advantage.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in a customer-facing role.

Our core values - Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ACE) - are the foundation of how we operate and drive success. You will take ownership of your contributions, collaborate with a team that gets stuff done, and be empowered to innovate and pursue bold initiatives that drive our business forward.
Are You Our Next ACE?
  • Lead the site's Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process, responding to internal and customer-issued Corrective Action Requests (CARs).
  • Serve as the primary Quality technical interface for customers, managing all quality-related communications and representing Winchester during customer audits.
  • Lead the internal audit program per AS9100 and QMS requirements and manage the audit finding/corrective action log.
  • Lead the Material Review Board (MRB), facilitating the timely disposition of non-conforming materials.
  • Own and manage the AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) process, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete.
  • Partner with Engineering to ensure production plots (form boards) and work instructions properly define all quality and workmanship requirements.
  • Champion continuous improvement (Lean/Kaizen) projects to reduce scrap, rework, and waste.
  • Conduct and/or lead workmanship trainings (e.g., IPC-620, J-STD, FOD Prevention) as required.
  • Interpret and flow down customer technical requirements (i.e., workmanship specifications) to the organization.
  • Partner with Engineering to interpret and validate test programs and requirements.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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Pay Transparency:
Winchester Interconnect Corporation is committed to pay transparency. The pay range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 per year plus 10% AIP. Exact salary will be contingent upon your experience, education, skills, and any other factors Winchester Interconnect Corporation considers relevant to the hiring decision.
For a sneak peek into some of our benefits and to learn more about our career opportunities, click here https://www.winconn.com/jobs/.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Winchester Interconnect complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Winchester Interconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
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