Quality Assurance Engineering Manager jobs in San Diego, CA

Summary

Under direct supervision the individual is responsible for conducting receiving inspection, in-process inspection, final inspection, and shipping inspection to ensure compliance with customer requirements and quality standards. The Quality Assurance Inspector is expected to be proficient in quality inspection for departments including shipping/receiving, machine shop, weld shop, and electro-mechanical.

Essential Functions

• Plan and perform detailed inspections of materials, parts and assemblies using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, CMM, dial indicators, depth gages, optical comparators, height gages, surface plate, and digital/automated inspection devices.
• Document all inspection results per company policies and requirements in the ERP system. Follow all requirements of company quality management system including ISO9001 and AS9100
• Performs receiving inspection, in-process inspection, final inspection, and shipping inspection to ensure quality and conformance to customer specifications
• Performs First Article Inspections and generates First Article Inspection reports in accordance with AS 9102 (SAE Aerospace Standard for the First Article Inspection).
• May participate in the  Material Review Board; inspects material being reviewed; transacts Non-Conforming Material Reports; completes and scans Defective Material Reports (DMR)
• Transports material and parts to and from various work centers to perform quality inspection
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing events.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Minimum of 1 or more years of experience in quality inspection or related functions
• Experience working in contract manufacturing preferred
• High level understanding of complex GD&T
• Able to read and interpret prints and drawings.
• Able to use precision measurement equipment including calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, depth gages, optical comparators, height gages, surface plate, CMM and digital/automated inspection devices
• Able to process material analysis and first article inspection reports 
• Experience in mechanical inspection to ANSI standards
• Previous experience with ISO9001 and AS9100
• Good analytical and problem solving skills, as well as a keen attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, stay focused, and perform in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills are necessary to enable individual to work with all positions and personalities
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office and must be able to learn and work within ERP system
• Strong English communication skills. Must be able to create and write clear and detailed records and documents.

Salary Range: $23.00-27.00

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, voluntary benefits 
• PTO plan with paid winter shut down
• Supportive work/life balance culture
• 401k

ITAR Requirements

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

MEI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.