Senior Design Quality Engineer

Torrance, CAfull timeOn Site

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senior

$111k–$153k

H1B: no

Divergent Senior Design Quality Engineer leading quality control initiatives and continuous improvement processes for high-precision manufacturing. Manage nonconformance activities, customer quality deliverables, and data-driven quality improvements.

Responsibilities

Process Improvement and Defect Reduction
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
Optimize inspection strategies by leveraging advanced tools and techniques, including CMM programming, to balance precision with efficiency.
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.
Customer Engagement and Quality Deliverables
Quality liaison for customers, managing audits, addressing quality concerns, and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
Prepare and deliver required quality documentation, including PPAP, FAIR, and other customer-specific deliverables, while facilitating customer reviews and audits.
Collaborate with customers to clarify quality requirements and maintain alignment on deliverables and expectations.
Nonconformance and Corrective Actions

Qualification

Work Environment

Required

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

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 Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation and customer engagement for quality deliverables.
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.
Work Environment

Benefits

Equity/RSU
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Wellness

Company

Divergent

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10000+ employees

Industrial

Founded 1892

Source: greenhouse

Active within the past hour

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