Westland Technologies, Inc. · 10 hours ago
Westland SENIOR QUALITY ENGIINEER
Modesto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $116K/yr
8+ years expWestland Technologies, Inc. is a defense-industrial manufacturing company seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer. This leadership role involves advancing the Quality Assurance function, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.
ChemicalManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as a site Quality leader, setting direction and expectations for Quality Assurance activities
Align site Quality practices with corporate QMS strategy, policies, and procedures
Develop, maintain, and improve internal Quality policies, procedures, and work instructions
Mentor and develop Quality Engineers, inspectors, and cross-functional team members in quality principles and tools
Ensure site maintains compliance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements
Lead internal audits, support external audits, and ensure timely and effective corrective actions
Ensure effective document control, risk management, and CAPA systems
Proactively assess QMS effectiveness and implement improvements to prevent recurrence of nonconformances
Serve as the primary Quality interface to customers
Prepare and present regular quality updates, metrics, and corrective action status to customers
Lead customer complaint investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions
Support customer audits, source inspections, and quality reviews
Lead and facilitate structured problem-solving using tools such as:
5 Why / Root Cause Analysis
Fishbone (Ishikawa)
FMEA
SPC
Control Plans
PDCA / DMAIC
Drive Lean and Lean Six Sigma initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, variation, and cost of quality
Use data-driven methods to improve process capability and product reliability
Partner with Engineering on new product introduction (NPI), design changes, and sustaining engineering
Review drawings, specifications, and changes for quality and manufacturability
Apply GD&T principles to ensure proper inspection planning and acceptance criteria
Participate in MRB activities and disposition of nonconforming material
Ensure inspection plans, travelers, and work instructions support robust and repeatable processes
Lead cross-functional teams to resolve systemic quality and process issues
Influence without authority to drive corrective actions and improvement initiatives
Support Operations in achieving Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, Materials, etc.)
Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting manufacturing operations in a quality or engineering role
Direct, hands-on experience working within an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
Strong working knowledge of quality systems, risk management, and root cause analysis
Demonstrated experience using advanced quality and problem-solving tools
Proven ability to communicate effectively with customers at a technical and management level
Strong leadership, organizational, and prioritization skills
Preferred
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Demonstrated experience leading Lean initiatives and continuous improvement programs in a regulated manufacturing environment
Supervisory or functional leadership experience
Strong knowledge of GD&T and blueprint interpretation
Experience with statistical methods, process capability studies, and design of experiments
Prior experience supporting defense, aerospace, maritime, or government-regulated programs
Familiarity with customer audits, source inspections, and government or prime-contractor quality requirements
Company
Westland Technologies, Inc.
Westland Technologies is a publicly held business in Modesto, California.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-04-26Acquired
Leadership Team
Mike Carranza, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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