Ducommun

Quality Engineer II

Ensure company compliance with customer and internal quality requirements in a high reliability manufacturing environment. Track and assess quality performance metrics and facilitate root cause analysis investigations. Drive process improvements utilizing Lean/Six Sigma techniques.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Carson, CA is our Engineered Products Group location, which houses our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, Radiofrequency Departments.

Job Summary

• Plan and direct development, application and maintenance of quality systems and procedures
• Perform trend/performance analyses and initiates root cause investigations
• Ensure compliance with program/project quality requirements
• Develop and implement inspection and test methods, techniques, equipment, and facilities
• Act as primary company interface with both suppliers and customers for quality related issues
• Provide direction to inspectors

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working in a high reliability / aerospace manufacturing environment
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a timely and efficient manner
• Excellent verbal and interactive communications skills with all levels of employees and management
• Be able to write and review FAI reports in accordance with AS9102
• Demonstrated knowledge and analytical skills for most types of inspection tools
• Able to read and interpret documents such as blueprints and mechanical drawings including knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to develop quality standards, procedures, and train personnel in their use
• Familiarity with industry quality management standards such as AS9100/ISO 9001 and technical standards such as J-STD-001/IPC-610
• Knowledge of statistical methods and their application
• Trained in Lean/Six Sigma tools and processes

Required Experience and Education

To perform this job successfully, an individual must posse the outlined experience level, education, training, and certifications in order to be considered.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
• 5-8 years professional experience in a manufacturing environment
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred
• Six Sigma/Lean Green Belt certification preferred

Base Compensation: USD 82,000.00 - 90,000.00 Paid Salaried

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

23301 S. Wilmington Ave

Carson, California, 90745

United States