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# Lead Quality Engineer

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Long Beach, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Outlook, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Reliability Engineering, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Performance Monitor
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/ca/long-beach/d481d587-4567-46d6-9a9c-a3c7b3d05a9b

## About the Role

Equities
Visionary
Operations
Leadership
Innovation
Positivity
Reliability
Proactivity
Supply Chain
Communication
Detail Oriented
Problem Solving
ISO 9000 Series
Test Operations
Business Process
Safety Assurance
Test Engineering
Domain Knowledge
Analytical Skills
Quality Assurance
Technical Writing
Mechanical Systems
Quality Management
Industry Standards
Root Cause Analysis
Process Improvement
Project Engineering
Experimental Design
Time Off Management
Certified Lead Auditor
Reliability Engineering
Product Quality (QA/QC)
Certified Quality Auditor
Quality Management Systems
Engineering Design Process
Statistical Process Controls
Advanced Product Quality Planning
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Military Standards And Specifications
Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA)
American Society For Quality (ASQ) Certified
Process Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Quality engineering, iso 9001, Quality assurance, Bachelor degree in an engineering or STEM discipline

7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a Manufacturing Engineer, Test Engineer, Reliability Engineer, or Quality Engineer

Preferred Requirements:

Demonstrated experience in GD&T, MIL-STD, IPC and ISO family of standards

ASQ-CQA-RAB certified lead auditor or training with direct hands-on experience

Proficiency with quality tools such as design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, advanced product quality planning (APQP), and process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA)

Strong technical writing skills, ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and take initiative; is creative, detail oriented and has a positive attitude when faced with challenging problems

Demonstrated experience leading and building small teams that are biased to action and collaborate across stakeholder teams, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors., Equities
Visionary
Operations
Leadership
Innovation
Positivity
Reliability
Proactivity
Supply Chain
Communication
Detail Oriented
Problem Solving
ISO 9000 Series
Test Operations
Business Process
Safety Assurance
Test Engineering
Domain Knowledge
Analytical Skills
Quality Assurance
Technical Writing
Mechanical Systems
Quality Management
Industry Standards
Root Cause Analysis
Process Improvement
Project Engineering
Experimental Design
Time Off Management
Certified Lead Auditor
Reliability Engineering
Product Quality (QA/QC)
Certified Quality Auditor
Engineering Design Process
Statistical Process Controls
Advanced Product Quality Planning
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Military Standards And Specifications
Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA)
American Society For Quality (ASQ) Certified
Process Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
+0, Equities
Visionary
Operations
Leadership
Innovation
Positivity
Reliability
Proactivity
Supply Chain
Communication
Detail Oriented
Problem Solving
ISO 9000 Series
Test Operations
Business Process
Safety Assurance
Test Engineering
Domain Knowledge
Analytical Skills
Quality Assurance
Technical Writing
Mechanical Systems
Quality Management
Industry Standards
Root Cause Analysis
Process Improvement
Project Engineering
Experimental Design
Time Off Management
Certified Lead Auditor
Reliability Engineering
Product Quality (QA/QC)
Certified Quality Auditor
Quality Management Systems
Engineering Design Process
Statistical Process Controls
Advanced Product Quality Planning
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Military Standards And Specifications
Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA)
American Society For Quality (ASQ) Certified
Process Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
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Google IT Automation with Python
Quality Engineer
Actalent

Santa Ana, CA*On-Site

Nadcap
Planning
Auditing
Visionary
Operations
Leadership
Innovation
Reliability
Supply Chain
Communication
Data Analysis
Risk Analysis
Collaboration
Prioritization
Lean Six Sigma
Trend Analysis
Follow Through
Detail Oriented
Microsoft Excel
Time Management
Problem Solving
Quality Control
Medical Devices
Remedial Action
ISO 9000 Series
Confidentiality
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook
Technical Support
Quality Assurance
Materials Science
Lean Manufacturing
Quality Assessment
Quality Management
Quality Monitoring
Production Process
Industry Standards
Quality Improvement
Root Cause Analysis
Chemical Engineering
Six Sigma Methodology
Process Flow Diagrams
Printed Circuit Board
Productivity Software
Manufacturing Processes
Technical Documentation
Quality Management Systems
Engineering Design Process
Verbal Communication Skills
Supplier Quality Management
Continuous Improvement Process
Production Part Approval Process
Failure Mode And Effects Analysis
Advanced Product Quality Planning
Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA)
Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards
Process Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
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Google IT Automation with Python

## Description

We are seeking a passionate Lead Quality Engineer committed to turning engineering designs into reliable, high-quality products. This role focuses on developing and implementing rigorous quality processes that meet or exceed industry standards. This is a predominantly hands-on role, requiring the successful candidate to work directly with internal/external manufacturing, testing and production teams to identify issues, implement solutions and drive continuous quality improvement. The ideal candidate will leverage their design and manufacturing experience and analytical skills to ensure reliability throughout production, supply chain, testing and deployment phases of the entire suite of product lines.

Responsibilities:

Define and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) and provide training to relevant personnel on ISO 9001 compliance requirements and industry standards

Perform as and train QA for Electrical and Mechanical systems, including drawings, production and test operations inspection signoffs and verification of compliance to procedures

Use strong engineering domain knowledge and practical experience to advise and solve problems with the design, manufacturing, supply chain, and leadership teams on product quality and safety

Partner with Product and Project engineering to create inspection plans for all deployable systems and support real time during operations on the implementation of the plans

Take a methodical approach to identifying the largest quality related issues and risks impacting manufacturing and operations across the product lines and partner with relevant stakeholders to minimize risk and implement process improvements

Assess core business processes, systems, and products through internal audits to assure compliance to customer requirements, procedures and policies, and ISO9001 standards

Utilize corrective and preventive action processes to address non-conformances and drive improvement of quality management across the various product lines

Drive quality assurance within the supply chain, ensuring effective supplier qualification and ongoing performance monitoring

Defi ne team growth plan and roadmap to increasing quality support across all relevant production, test and deployment operations

tire suite of product lines.


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