Quality Engineer

Laborup

• $110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong skills in root-cause analysis and corrective action.
  • Hands-on experience with CAPAs.
  • Familiarity with PPAP and formal quality documentation.
  • Knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ or process validation.
  • Experience in managing nonconformances and deviations.
  • Technical communication skills with the ability to engage directly with customers.
  • Preferred experience in precision CNC machining.

Responsibilities

  • Lead root-cause investigations for manufacturing and customer quality issues.
  • Own CAPAs and corrective actions from initial investigation through resolution.
  • Investigate internal nonconformances and determine appropriate next steps.
  • Partner with engineering and manufacturing on repair and disposition strategies.
  • Prepare and manage deviation requests and customer quality notifications.
  • Support PPAP documentation and approval processes.
  • Assist in process qualification and validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Employer Match
Full Job Description
We're hiring an experienced Quality Engineer to join a growing, high-end precision manufacturing operation in San Jose, CA.

This is a high-ownership role for someone who enjoys getting to the bottom of difficult manufacturing problems. You'll work directly with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customers to investigate issues, determine root cause, implement corrective actions, and drive problems through resolution.

Rather than sitting behind a desk reviewing paperwork, you'll be closely connected to the manufacturing floor and the components being produced.

  • Direct Hire
  • Compensation: $110-130k


What You'll Do:
  • Lead root-cause investigations for manufacturing and customer quality issues.
  • Own CAPAs and corrective actions from initial investigation through resolution.
  • Investigate internal nonconformances and determine appropriate next steps.
  • Partner with engineering and manufacturing on repair and disposition strategies.
  • Prepare and manage deviation requests and customer quality notifications.
  • Support PPAP documentation and approval processes.
  • Support process qualification and validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ.
  • Communicate directly with customers regarding quality issues, investigations, and corrective actions.
  • Work closely with CNC manufacturing and engineering teams to prevent recurring problems.
  • Help strengthen quality processes as the manufacturing operation continues to grow.

Requirements
  • Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong experience with root-cause analysis and corrective action.
  • Hands-on experience owning CAPAs.
  • Experience with PPAP and formal quality documentation.
  • Familiarity with IQ/OQ/PQ or manufacturing process validation.
  • Experience managing nonconformances and deviations.
  • Strong technical communication skills and confidence working directly with customers.
  • Experience within a precision CNC machining environment is highly preferred.

Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Employer Match

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