{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0899bef174c74f892351aa74","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0899bef174c74f892351aa74","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0899bef174c74f892351aa74","title":"Quality Engineer - Lean Six Sigma & Data-Driven QA","description":"Quality Engineer\nRegular Full Time Professional Oceanside, CA, US\n\n7 days ago Requisition ID: 1201\n\nSalary Range: $90,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually\n\nPosition Summary\nThe Quality Engineer helps to create solutions as part of an engineering team. Ensures products and processes meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards from development through production. The QE maintain the QMS (Quality Management System), conduct inspections, analyze defects, and drive root cause analysis (RCCA) to improve product reliability and decrease costs using tools like Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nDuties\n\nLeads small to medium Lean and Six Sigma projects\n\nRegular interaction with customers, suppliers, and leadership\n\nPerforms Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions: Conducting 8D investigations on the floor to address non-conforming materials.\n\nProcess Audits: Performing \"Gemba walks\" or line walkthroughs to ensure production teams follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and control plans.\n\nFirst Article Inspection (FAI): Verifying the first parts of a production line for new projects or changes.\n\nReal-time Problem Solving: Supporting production supervisors with immediate quality decisions during assembly or test activities.\n\nLead daily MRB (Material Review Board) meetings with cross functional teams.\n\nDesign and create go/no-go gauges and poka-yokes to ensure robust production and quality processes.\n\nQuality Documentation: Developing and maintaining FMEAs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), control plans, and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documents.\n\nData Trending: Analyzing production data using statistical tools to identify failure trends and implementing proactive improvements.\n\nSupplier Quality Management: Reviewing supplier PPAPs and managing corrective action requests (SCAR) for incoming components.\n\nCross-functional Collaboration: Meeting with design engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing to plan improvements for product quality.\n\nUses observation and testing to identify faults in materials and manufacturing process.\n\nUses statistical methods to test product samples to evaluate quality of full product batch prior to delivery to clients or customers.\n\nCompares results of inspections and tests to company’s quality standards; reports results to Manager for final analysis and action steps.\n\nMaintains quality records as needed.\n\nNon-Conformance Management: Identify defects or non-conformance issues during inspections and testing, initiating corrective actions and documenting findings.\n\nIdentifies potential safety issues, communicates needed changes to Environment Health and Safety (EHS) and safety management team.\n\nSkills\n\nStrong knowledge of relevant software, quality assurance methods, tools and quality manufacturing processes.\n\nKnowledge of the organization’s product.\n\nAnalysis, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.\n\nInterpersonal skills.\n\nAbility to handle stress.\n\nGood verbal and written communication skills.\n\nGood analytical and technical problem-solving skills.\n\nOrganizational skills and attention to detail.\n\nTime management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.\n\nUnderstanding of safety and company safety policies.\n\nUnderstanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control techniques.\n\nProficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word & Email) or related software.\n\nUse of measurement equipment calipers, micrometer, rules, gauges, and equipment related to the membrane inspection industry such as Flat Cell Tester, and Visual Inspection Machine.\n\nAbilities\n\nAbility to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.\n\nAbility to Communicate information and ideas clearly. This includes the ability to speak, read and write clearly and accurately in English.\n\nAbility to work in a team environment.\n\nAbility to multi-task.\n\nSelf-starter with a drive to achieve personal mastery and successfully deliver on commitments.\n\nAbility to wear protective equipment such as safety glasses, hair net, and hearing protection.\n\nAbility to work extended hours as needed.\n\nEducation and Experience\nMinimum Qualifications\n\n2+ years in a regulated manufacturing environment.\n\nStrong working knowledge of quality tools; applies them independently\n\nTools: Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), CAD software, and ERP systems.\n\nExperience with continuous improvement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma\n\nBilingual preferred (English/Spanish).\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\nDexterity and accuracy as needed to operate testing equipment or gauges.\n\nProlonged periods of standing and walking through the factory.\n\nProlonged periods of sitting at workstation on computer.\n\nMust be able to lift 50 pounds at times with assistance.\n\nVisual acuity to inspect products and machinery.\n\nHearing and speaking to exchange information\n\nOperate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as photocopier and scanner.\n\nBending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.\n\nFast-paced manufacturing environment.\n\nThis role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.\n\nThe role is exposed to a variety of conditions that may be found while walking the production floor.\n\nMinimum travel will be required for this position.\n\n50% of the time spent on the production floor and 50% in an office environment.\n\nWork extended hours as needed.\n\nSolecta, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Solect","rawCompany":"solect","city":"Oceanside","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-22T03:21:07.690Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"},{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"},{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"326291","title":"Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use","slug":"rubber-product-manufacturing-for-mechanical-use"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Quality Engineer - Lean Six Sigma & Data-Driven QA","description":"Quality Engineer\nRegular Full Time Professional Oceanside, CA, US\n\n7 days ago Requisition ID: 1201\n\nSalary Range: $90,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually\n\nPosition Summary\nThe Quality Engineer helps to create solutions as part of an engineering team. Ensures products and processes meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards from development through production. The QE maintain the QMS (Quality Management System), conduct inspections, analyze defects, and drive root cause analysis (RCCA) to improve product reliability and decrease costs using tools like Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nDuties\n\nLeads small to medium Lean and Six Sigma projects\n\nRegular interaction with customers, suppliers, and leadership\n\nPerforms Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions: Conducting 8D investigations on the floor to address non-conforming materials.\n\nProcess Audits: Performing \"Gemba walks\" or line walkthroughs to ensure production teams follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and control plans.\n\nFirst Article Inspection (FAI): Verifying the first parts of a production line for new projects or changes.\n\nReal-time Problem Solving: Supporting production supervisors with immediate quality decisions during assembly or test activities.\n\nLead daily MRB (Material Review Board) meetings with cross functional teams.\n\nDesign and create go/no-go gauges and poka-yokes to ensure robust production and quality processes.\n\nQuality Documentation: Developing and maintaining FMEAs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), control plans, and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documents.\n\nData Trending: Analyzing production data using statistical tools to identify failure trends and implementing proactive improvements.\n\nSupplier Quality Management: Reviewing supplier PPAPs and managing corrective action requests (SCAR) for incoming components.\n\nCross-functional Collaboration: Meeting with design engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing to plan improvements for product quality.\n\nUses observation and testing to identify faults in materials and manufacturing process.\n\nUses statistical methods to test product samples to evaluate quality of full product batch prior to delivery to clients or customers.\n\nCompares results of inspections and tests to company’s quality standards; reports results to Manager for final analysis and action steps.\n\nMaintains quality records as needed.\n\nNon-Conformance Management: Identify defects or non-conformance issues during inspections and testing, initiating corrective actions and documenting findings.\n\nIdentifies potential safety issues, communicates needed changes to Environment Health and Safety (EHS) and safety management team.\n\nSkills\n\nStrong knowledge of relevant software, quality assurance methods, tools and quality manufacturing processes.\n\nKnowledge of the organization’s product.\n\nAnalysis, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.\n\nInterpersonal skills.\n\nAbility to handle stress.\n\nGood verbal and written communication skills.\n\nGood analytical and technical problem-solving skills.\n\nOrganizational skills and attention to detail.\n\nTime management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.\n\nUnderstanding of safety and company safety policies.\n\nUnderstanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control techniques.\n\nProficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word & Email) or related software.\n\nUse of measurement equipment calipers, micrometer, rules, gauges, and equipment related to the membrane inspection industry such as Flat Cell Tester, and Visual Inspection Machine.\n\nAbilities\n\nAbility to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.\n\nAbility to Communicate information and ideas clearly. This includes the ability to speak, read and write clearly and accurately in English.\n\nAbility to work in a team environment.\n\nAbility to multi-task.\n\nSelf-starter with a drive to achieve personal mastery and successfully deliver on commitments.\n\nAbility to wear protective equipment such as safety glasses, hair net, and hearing protection.\n\nAbility to work extended hours as needed.\n\nEducation and Experience\nMinimum Qualifications\n\n2+ years in a regulated manufacturing environment.\n\nStrong working knowledge of quality tools; applies them independently\n\nTools: Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), CAD software, and ERP systems.\n\nExperience with continuous improvement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma\n\nBilingual preferred (English/Spanish).\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\nDexterity and accuracy as needed to operate testing equipment or gauges.\n\nProlonged periods of standing and walking through the factory.\n\nProlonged periods of sitting at workstation on computer.\n\nMust be able to lift 50 pounds at times with assistance.\n\nVisual acuity to inspect products and machinery.\n\nHearing and speaking to exchange information\n\nOperate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as photocopier and scanner.\n\nBending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.\n\nFast-paced manufacturing environment.\n\nThis role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.\n\nThe role is exposed to a variety of conditions that may be found while walking the production floor.\n\nMinimum travel will be required for this position.\n\n50% of the time spent on the production floor and 50% in an office environment.\n\nWork extended hours as needed.\n\nSolecta, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-06-22T03:21:07.690Z","dateModified":"2026-06-22T03:21:07.690Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Solect","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Oceanside","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"0899bef174c74f892351aa74"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0899bef174c74f892351aa74"}}