Survival Systems Staffing

Senior Quality Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA, US

6 days ago
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Summary

We are seeking a Quality Engineer with a strong background in electronics and mechanical product quality assurance to drive excellence in product and process quality. This role requires expertise in ISO-9001 and AS9100-certified Quality Management Systems, regulatory compliance, and advanced problem-solving techniques. The ideal candidate will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring adherence to aerospace and defense standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement quality assurance processes to maintain regulatory compliance (ISO-9001, AS9100, MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38534).
  • Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions using methodologies like 5 Whys, Fault Tree Analysis, and process mapping.
  • Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to optimize design for manufacturability and minimize defects.
  • Lead supplier quality audits and ensure contractual and industry requirements are met.
  • Establish data-driven quality metrics to track improvements and drive operational efficiency.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability and performance.
  • Ensure compliance with customer flow-down requirements, Q-Clauses, and government contracting standards.
Minimum Experience and Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in process engineering or product quality assurance for electronics or mechanical products.
  • 3-5 years of experience in an ISO-9001-certified Quality Management System.
  • Strong background in standard quality tools and techniques (5 Whys, Fault Tree Analysis, process mapping).
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-883 and MIL-PRF-38534.
  • Prior experience delivering hardware for aerospace and/or defense programs is highly desired.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience within an AS9100-certified organization, including customer flow-down and Q-Clauses.
  • Expertise in failure analysis, FMEA, and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, GD&T, and statistical process control (SPC).
  • Familiarity with thermal simulation tools like Ansys, Cosmos (if applicable).
  • Certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Black Belt, or equivalent.

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