5h ago

Principal Product Quality Engineer

Torrance, CA

โœจ $160k-$200k / yearest.

full-timeleadaerospace

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll lead product quality for a high-growth defense tech company, architecting scalable quality systems and driving risk-based decision making across the product lifecycle. Your work will directly impact mission-ready products for national security. This role offers the chance to shape quality culture in a fast-paced environment.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Lead quality planning for NPI from concept to production ramp.
  • Drive design assurance including DFMEA, PFMEA, and hazard analyses.
  • Develop and execute product reliability strategies and test plans.
  • Build scalable quality processes aligned with AS9100 requirements.

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or industrial).
  • 8+ years of quality/manufacturing/engineering experience in aerospace/defense.
  • Experience with AS9100 quality management standards.
  • Strong proficiency in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Advanced degree in engineering.
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification.
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD testing standards.

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Hiring manager interviewยท 45 min
  3. 3Technical panel interviewยท 60 min

๐Ÿšฉ Heads Up

  • ITAR restriction requires US citizenship or permanent residency.
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