GKN Aerospace · 7 hours ago
Quality Engineer
Garden Grove, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$91K/yr - $114K/yr
3+ years expGKN Aerospace is a leader in aerospace and defense manufacturing, dedicated to innovation and quality. They are seeking a proactive Quality Engineer to ensure that products meet the highest quality standards throughout the production process, focusing on aerospace processes such as APQP, PPAP, and FAI.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead APQP activities and create key quality documents (Quality Plans, Control Plans, Process Flows, PFMEAs) in line with AS9145
Manage PPAP submissions and perform risk assessments to prevent issues during design and development
Participate in design reviews and ensure quality requirements are built in early
Plan and execute FAI per AS9102, and support process validation and capability studies
Maintain accurate records for APQP/PPAP, FAI, audits, and corrective actions
Prepare and share quality metrics, risk assessments, and improvement plans with stakeholders
Lead root cause analysis using tools like 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone to resolve issues
Ensure timely corrective actions and communicate results to internal teams and customers
Conduct internal audits and support external/customer audits to meet aerospace standards
Identify gaps and drive corrective actions to improve compliance and audit outcomes
Disposition nonconforming products and coordinate approvals with customers/government reps
Ensure all quality documentation is complete before product shipment
Analyze quality data and customer feedback to spot trends and prevent future issues
Lead initiatives to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
3+ years in quality engineering
Experience with APQP, PPAP (AS9145), and FAI (AS9102)
Ability to read engineering drawings with GD&T
Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS9100, ISO 9001)
Knowledge of quality tools like FMEA, SPC, MSA, and root cause analysis
Strong computer skills (MS Office)
Strong communication skills
Project management abilities
Available to work off-shift hours as needed
Must be a U.S. Citizen per ITAR regulations
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance if needed
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Experience in aerospace or regulated industry
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Professional development and growth opportunities.
Company
GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace is an aerospace mfg. company that develops, builds & supplies an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
2025-09-03Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Bradford Boisvert
Sr. Director of Finance - Civil North America Portfolio
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