Quality Engineer

Client is an industry-leading manufacturer of forged, flow formed and machined products for the space/aerospace, defense, and automotive markets. As a contract manufacturing business, all process steps are completed within AST’s 250,000+ sq ft vertically-integrated manufacturing complex. At AST, we have the opportunity to create state-of-the-art manufacturing processes for incredible, one-of-a-kind products. Premier, world-leading companies trust our expertise, developed over 25 years in complex metal forming. Our team works closely together to advance our capabilities, and rapidly develop new methods of manufacture. AST is located in Oxnard, California - 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles, two miles from the Pacific Ocean and California’s Pacific Coast Highway. Position Summary: The QE is responsible for the efficient evaluation of a variety of manufactured components. They must interpret blueprints and determine the most accurate and effective method of evaluating parts and processes. Working Relationships: Receives direction from the Manufacturing Managers, Program Manager and Project Engineers on product specifications and customer requirements and expectations. Works with engineers and production employees on a daily basis. Works with production operators on jobs throughout the day to ensure parts remain in tolerance following release to production and offers support as needed. Provides feedback and collaborates on quality improvements with other quality and engineers. Shares best practices with others to ensure standards are continuously improving. Critical Skills / Experience: Understands complex mechanical drawings and tolerances. Familiar with calibration techniques and requirements. Ability to follow processes and implement procedural improvements in a high-mix/ low-volume environment. Oversee Correction Action System, MRB Process and Internal Auditing (QMS, EMS, OHAS). Participate in maintaining the companies Quality System Management and ISO Certifications. Worked in machine shop or engineered metal products environment is preferred. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field. Five years or more of experience as a Quality Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: ISO 9001: 5 years (Required) Quality System Management: 5 years (Required) MRB Process and Internal Auditing: 5 years (Required) EMS: 5 years (Required) OHAS: 5 years (Required) Quality Engineer: 5 years (Required) Manufacturing Engineer: 5 years (Required) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Application Question(s): Candidate Email:- Experience: QUALITY ENGINEER: 4 years (Required) manufactured components: 4 years (Required) Mechanical: 4 years (Required) Manufacturing: 4 years (Required) Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing: 4 years (Required) Work Location: In person