Position: Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer
Industry: Aerospace
Type: 6 Months Contract (possible extension/conversion)
Location: Northridge, Los Angeles, CA (fully on-site)

Day to day:

• Providing DFM feedback and generating product data (BOMs, layouts, test requirements).
• Managing technical risks and supporting scaling from prototype to volume production.
• Conducting supplier process reviews for circuit cards, sensors, and avionics modules.
• Driving quality readiness through PPAP, FAIR, and onsite supplier audits.
• Owning Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and the SCAR process for purchased goods.
  
  

Must haves:

• 7+ years (Senior-level) experience in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Engineering at an EMS or Aerospace company
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience with PCBAs for aerospace, defense, or aviation applications.
• Knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 and performing First Article Inspections to AS9102.
• Familiarity with ITAR, FAR/DFARS, and quality clauses in Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Experience with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) and MIL-STD-810.
• Competence with test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, thermal chambers).
• Ability to travel up to 50% to supplier and manufacturing locations.
• Experience with software tools like SAP, Teamcenter, Altium, or Jira.

• AS9100 Lead/Internal Auditor Certification.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or a similar technical field

Salary and Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is between $60 - $70 per hour. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable).