Quality Engineer
Ontic · Chatsworth, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $85k–$110k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
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An engineer-level quality role at Ontic (aerospace & defense) in Chatsworth, CA. You will.
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- 7+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
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- Root cause
- Base pay
- $85k–$110k
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About the role
requirements
internally and externally.
- ✓Develop and implement quality procedures and metrics.
- ✓Collaborate with production and engineering to identify risks and implement proactive quality improvement strategies.
- ✓Conduct audits to assess technical capabilities and recommend improvements.
- ✓Manage nonconformance and corrective action processes.
- ✓Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
- ✓Offer technical assistance and training to inspection personnel.
$85,000-110,000/yr based on experience
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We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!
Job Description
Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Chatsworth, CA, site specializes in precision engineering, MRO, and new solutions for parts at risk of obsolescence. With over 1,400 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace.
Our team is looking for a Quality Engineer to join them. You will report to the Quality Engineer Lead and will have an onsite work structure in Chatsworth, CA .
To be considered for the Quality Engineer opening, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:
- •Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- •ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, CQM) or 7 years of relevant aerospace quality engineering experience
- •Extensive expertise in aerospace products and processes
- •Strong background in regulatory administration and quality engineering principles
- •AS9102 First Article Inspection. DISCUS/Net Inspect
- •Root Cause and Corrective Action Investigation
As a Quality Engineer, you will
- •Apply strategic and critical thinking to Quality Management Systems and product quality.
- •Review customer contracts and purchase orders for quality requirements.
- •Communicate quality program
Our Benefits
- •Comprehensive medical insurance
- •Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
- •Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
- •Annual bonus program (varies by level and performance)
- •Flexible working arrangements
- •Paid volunteering opportunities
- •Access to mental health champions
- •Commitment to development
- •Employee referral program
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