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Design West Technologies, Inc. · 4 days ago

Senior Quality Engineering Manager

Tustin, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $220K/yr

8+ years exp

Design West Technologies Inc. is a leading provider of cutting-edge aerospace and military technologies. The Senior Quality Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Quality Engineering function to ensure products meet rigorous aerospace and defense standards, overseeing quality systems and processes, and managing a team of Quality Engineers.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical EngineeringSecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality Engineering team, ensuring strong technical performance and alignment with company objectives

Oversee and maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and applicable military/DoD quality standards

Support and manage customer audits, internal audits, and third-party certification audits

Develop and implement quality plans, control plans, FAI (First Article Inspection) documentation, and PPAP/AS9145 APQP requirements

Provide technical leadership on root cause analysis and corrective actions using structured methodologies (8D, DMAIC, Ishikawa, etc.)

Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure product quality across the entire lifecycle

Manage nonconformance investigations, Material Review Board activities, and ensure timely disposition and documentation

Monitor key quality metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, and rework

Ensure supplier quality performance through audits, scorecards, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reviews, and corrective action tracking

Support new program launches to ensure design and manufacturing processes meet quality and reliability requirements

Maintain strong knowledge of customer specifications

Represent the company in customer meetings, supplier discussions, and program reviews related to quality

Manage quality engineering budgets, resource planning, and staffing requirements

Qualification

Quality EngineeringAS9100ISO 9001Continuous ImprovementRCCAFMEADoD StandardsBachelor's in EngineeringLeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

8-12+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role within aerospace or defense manufacturing

Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, AS9145/APQP, FAI, and DoD/military standards

Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage cross-functional initiatives, and influence at senior levels

Proven experience in RCCA, continuous improvement, and quality systems management

Excellent communication, presentation, and customer-facing skills

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (if required)

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or related field)

Preferred

Experience with NADCAP processes (if applicable to the company's operations)

Company

Design West Technologies, Inc.

Founded in 1994, DWT is a nontraditional defense contractor with the expertise and technical capabilities to design new systems or develop and implement enhancements to existing products through comprehensive testing and analysis.

Founded in 1994

Tustin, California, USA

51-200 employees