Quality engineer

We’re hiring an experienced Quality Engineer to join a growing, high-end precision manufacturing operation in San Jose, CA.

This is a high-ownership role for someone who enjoys getting to the bottom of difficult manufacturing problems. You’ll work directly with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customers to investigate issues, determine root cause, implement corrective actions, and drive problems through resolution.

Rather than sitting behind a desk reviewing paperwork, you’ll be closely connected to the manufacturing floor and the components being produced.

Direct Hire

Compensation: $110-130k

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a growing precision manufacturer where Quality Engineering has a direct impact on the product and manufacturing process.

You’ll have the autonomy to own problems from investigation through resolution, work alongside experienced manufacturing and engineering teams, and tackle challenging quality issues involving complex, tight-tolerance components.

If you’re a Quality Engineer who likes being close to the manufacturing process and wants more ownership than simply maintaining a quality system, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact.

What You'll Do:

• Lead root-cause investigations for manufacturing and customer quality issues.
• Own CAPAs and corrective actions from initial investigation through resolution.
• Investigate internal nonconformances and determine appropriate next steps.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing on repair and disposition strategies.
• Prepare and manage deviation requests and customer quality notifications.
• Support PPAP documentation and approval processes.
• Support process qualification and validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Communicate directly with customers regarding quality issues, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Work closely with CNC manufacturing and engineering teams to prevent recurring problems.
• Help strengthen quality processes as the manufacturing operation continues to grow.

Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.

Strong experience with root-cause analysis and corrective action.

Hands-on experience owning CAPAs.

Experience with PPAP and formal quality documentation.

Familiarity with IQ/OQ/PQ or manufacturing process validation.

Experience managing nonconformances and deviations.

Strong technical communication skills and confidence working directly with customers.

Experience within a precision CNC machining environment is highly preferred.

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Employer Match