Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Ralliant•Hollister, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer II (MQE) supports quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment. This role partners cross-functionally with engineering, production, planning, and supplier teams to ensure products meet established requirements and quality standards. The MQE actively participates in problem-solving, root cause investigations, process improvements, and real-time production floor support to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and basic statistical tools.
Ability to analyze data and prepare clear, concise reports to support quality investigations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of APQP tools (D/PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP) with ability to support their development.
Basic auditing experience (internal, customer, or registrar).

Nice To Haves

Experience in electronics or ordnance manufacturing is beneficial; familiarity with energetic materials or propellants is a plus.
Exposure to lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies; certification is a plus.
Familiarity with IPC‑610 or J‑STD‑001 standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and coordinating quality activities within an assigned work cell to ensure products meet established requirements.
Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, planning, and other teams to support quality-related tasks and resolve issues.
Participate in investigations of internal and external quality concerns by gathering data, performing basic root-cause analysis, and supporting corrective action implementation.
Apply foundational problem‑solving tools such as 5‑Why, Fishbone, and basic 8D elements under guidance from senior engineers.
Review production documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Support Supplier Development Engineering by documenting and communicating vendor hardware discrepancies.
Review work instructions and procedures to identify potential errors or improvement opportunities.
Contribute to process improvement efforts by recommending simple process controls and helping sustain implemented changes.
Attend daily management meetings to provide quality updates and support cross‑functional communication.
Assist with customer-facing quality activities, including preparing lot data packages and supporting First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation.
Spend the majority of time on the production floor supporting assembly operations and responding to quality issues in real time.
Perform additional duties as assigned.