
Quality Systems Engineer
Divergent Technologies · Torrance, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $96k–$132k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Divergent Technologies (automotive) in Torrance, CA. You will lead quality control initiatives, implement continuous improvement processes, and help drive the highest standards in production to meet customer and industry expectations.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience) · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Green Belt, Root cause, SPC, FMEA, PPAP
- Base pay
- $96k–$132k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $101k–$149k. This one lists $96k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 80 live postings that list pay, out of 167 quality engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 166 other live quality postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 8% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $101k–$149k, from 79 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 77%
- ✓ FMEA 57%
- Supplier quality 49%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 43%
- ✓ AS9100 42%
- ✓ PPAP 40%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Divergent Technologies in Torrance
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Full description from Divergent TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
The Role
- ◆Internal and External Audit Management, and CAPAs
- ◆Lead internal audits of our processes to ensure quality and efficiency, finding opportunities for improvement and driving positive change.
- ◆Host 3 rd party and customer audits of our QMS, ensuring we are meeting and exceeding the compliance
requirements
flowed down.
- ✓Manage system level corrective/preventative actions including root cause analysis, corrective action planning, preventative actions, and evaluation of the effectiveness.
- ✓Data Analysis and Process Improvement
- ✓Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), such as yield, defect rates, and on-time delivery, to identify areas for improvement, and working cross-functionally to drive change.
- ✓Track and analyze nonconformance trends to drive targeted process improvement initiatives and reduce system issues.
- ✓Develop dashboards and reports to provide real-time visibility into quality performance and share actionable insights with stakeholders.
- ✓Lead initiatives to improve process efficiency and reduce defects by analyzing quality and production data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- ✓Implement robust process controls and standardize inspection procedures to enhance consistency, prevent recurring quality issues, and improve first-pass yield.
- ✓Inspection Effectiveness and Quality Controls
- ✓Establish and maintain inspection criteria and acceptance standards aligned with customer
requirements
and industry best practices.
- ✓Ensure inspection methods meet capability
requirements
through studies like Gage R&R and Cpk analyses.
- ✓Quality Planning and Deployment
- ✓Develop and implement scalable quality control plans and deploy new inspection technologies to align with company objectives and customer expectations.
- ✓Support process validation for new or modified manufacturing processes, ensuring readiness and compliance.
- ✓Cross-functional Collaboration and Leadership
- ✓Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality
requirements
into product and process development and support new processes.
- ✓Mentor quality team members on best practices for inspection, data analysis, and process control while driving cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.
- ✓Perform any other support functions as directed by Quality Management
Basic
Qualifications
- ✓Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
- ✓Demonstrated experience in quality initiatives focused on process improvement, defect reduction, and inspection optimization in manufacturing environments.
- ✓Proficiency in implementing and managing tools such as PPAP, FMEA, and root cause analysis (RCA) to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
- ✓Knowledge of advanced inspection methods and tools, including CMM programming, Gage R&R, and sampling techniques, with a focus on effectiveness and efficiency.
- ✓Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive data-informed decisions to improve yield and reduce defects.
- ✓Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers to ensure quality standards and customer expectations are met.
- ✓Clear communication and documentation skills to effectively present quality metrics, deliverables, and insights to stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent experience in a quality-focused role.
- ✓Experience in regulated industries such as automotive, aerospace, or defense with familiarity in standards like AS9100, ISO 9001, or IATF 16949.
- ✓Hands-on experience with conducting and/or hosting audits by customers and registrars.
- ✓Experience in statistical process control (SPC) and process capability analysis (Cpk) for monitoring and improving production processes.
- ✓Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) is a plus
- ✓Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing or automated inspection systems is a plus.
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Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.
Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.
Purpose
We are seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to join our growing team. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products and processes, working closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for high-precision manufacturing. As a Quality Systems Engineer, you will lead quality control initiatives, implement continuous improvement processes, and help drive the highest standards in production to meet customer and industry expectations.
Work Environment
- •This role is based in a dynamic manufacturing environment with exposure to production areas, quality & material labs, and office settings.
- •Some travel may be required for customer audits, supplier evaluations, or off-site quality initiatives (max 10%).
- •Position requires frequent standing, walking, or light lifting up to 25 pounds.
At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels E03 - E04 as evaluated through our interview process.
- •E03 / Engineer I: $96,350 - $132,480
- •E04 / Engineer II: $111,300 - $153,040
Pay Range
$96,350 — $153,040 USD
What We Offer
- •Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary
