5h ago
Principal Product Quality Engineer
Torrance, CA
โจ $160k-$200k / yearest.
full-timeleadaerospace
๐ผ 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.
๐ฏ 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.
๐ 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.
โจ Nice to Have
- Advanced degree in engineering.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD testing standards.
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter screenยท 30 min
- 2Hiring manager interviewยท 45 min
- 3Technical panel interviewยท 60 min
๐ฉ Heads Up
- ITAR restriction requires US citizenship or permanent residency.
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