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SQA Services, Inc. · 10 hours ago

Senior Quality Engineer

Anaheim, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$70/hr - $80/hr

5+ years exp

SQA Services, Inc. is a leading provider of managed supplier quality services, and they are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Quality Engineer to support their team. The role involves leading the development of Production Part Approval Processes (PPAP) for aerospace suppliers and ensuring compliance with customer and aerospace requirements.

Information Technology

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead Initial PPAP development for aerospace suppliers, including planning, execution, review, and final package readiness

Train and educate suppliers on PPAP requirements, elements, deliverables, and expectations

Guide suppliers through pre-established PPAP element modules, ensuring understanding and long-term capability

Develop PPAP deliverable plans with suppliers and track completion to closure

Review PPAP packages for completeness, technical accuracy, and compliance with customer and aerospace requirements

Support subsequent PPAP submissions, including technical review, revision requests, re-evaluation, and resubmission as required

Conduct Requirement Consumption Reviews (RCR) to align engineering requirements with supplier manufacturing capability

Identify high-risk characteristics, drawing notes, materials, special processes, and tooling adequacy issues

Perform commodity assessments to evaluate risk across aerospace part families such as:

O Machined components

O Weldments

O Composites

O Electronics / PCBAs

Assess supplier PPAP readiness and recommend whether PPAP implementation is required

Review AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (Forms 1–3)

Verify dimensional results, certifications, special process records, CMM data, and full traceability packages

Document discrepancies and ensure corrective actions are defined and addressed

Prepare and deliver clear assessment reports, PPAP review findings, and supplier action lists

Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and supplier leadership regarding risks, gaps, and readiness status

Support metrics, dashboards, and reporting related to PPAP status and supplier performance

Qualification

PPAP managementAerospace manufacturingAS9100 knowledgeSupplier quality softwareEngineering degreeObjectivityCommunication skillsIndependent work

Required

5+ years of hands-on experience reviewing and managing PPAPs in an aerospace or in high-reliability manufacturing

Proven experience working directly with suppliers to develop, teach, and audit PPAP processes

Experience with aerospace commodities such as machined parts, special processes, composites, weldments, or electronics

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Quality, or related)

Knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, and government/military workmanship standards

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently, maintain objectivity, and interact professionally with Supplier and Buyer personnel

Ability to travel to supplier sites as needed

This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)