Product Quality Engineer (PQE)
<p>We are looking for an experienced Product Quality Engineer to join our team in Costa Mesa, California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a critical role in ensuring product reliability and quality throughout its lifecycle. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled at identifying and resolving quality issues efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct thorough inspections of incoming materials, assembly processes, and end-of-line tests to ensure compliance with quality standards.</p><p>• Provide prompt and effective resolutions for nonconformities identified during quality checks.</p><p>• Take ownership of reducing product risks and enhancing reliability across all stages of the product lifecycle.</p><p>• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and field operations to maintain and improve product quality.</p><p>• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives to address and rectify quality issues.</p><p>• Utilize product health data to troubleshoot problems, support refurbishment testing, and optimize overall quality.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement by developing data-driven strategies and sharing lessons learned across departments.</p><p>• Enhance the Quality Management System by streamlining documentation and refining processes.</p><p>• Actively participate in investigations, projects, and initiatives to support organizational goals.</p><p>• Work hands-on in manufacturing environments to address quality concerns and ensure smooth operations.</p>
<p>• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality engineering or a related field.</p><p>• Strong background in aerospace industry standards and practices.</p><p>• Proficiency in quality control and assurance methodologies, including inspections and audits.</p><p>• Hands-on experience with metrology tools such as calipers and x-ray capabilities.</p><p>• Familiarity with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.</p><p>• Ability to respond quickly to quality issues and implement solutions within tight timeframes.</p><p>• Excellent communication skills to articulate and document problems comprehensively.</p><p>• Knowledge of government audit compliance and quality assurance standards.</p>
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- Costa Mesa, CA
- onsite
- Temporary
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60.00 - 70.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for an experienced Product Quality Engineer to join our team in Costa Mesa, California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a critical role in ensuring product reliability and quality throughout its lifecycle. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled at identifying and resolving quality issues efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct thorough inspections of incoming materials, assembly processes, and end-of-line tests to ensure compliance with quality standards.</p><p>• Provide prompt and effective resolutions for nonconformities identified during quality checks.</p><p>• Take ownership of reducing product risks and enhancing reliability across all stages of the product lifecycle.</p><p>• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and field operations to maintain and improve product quality.</p><p>• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives to address and rectify quality issues.</p><p>• Utilize product health data to troubleshoot problems, support refurbishment testing, and optimize overall quality.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement by developing data-driven strategies and sharing lessons learned across departments.</p><p>• Enhance the Quality Management System by streamlining documentation and refining processes.</p><p>• Actively participate in investigations, projects, and initiatives to support organizational goals.</p><p>• Work hands-on in manufacturing environments to address quality concerns and ensure smooth operations.</p>
- 2025-12-11T16:43:54Z