Quality Engineer II (Aerospace)

Location: Torrance, California, United States. Domestic travel of 20–50% to supplier sites is required. ITAR/EAR work requires proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and no need for sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

Salary: $110,000–$137,000 per year, plus possible bonus, equity, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace products, including Flightwave systems, with a focus on safety, reliability, and performance.

What you will do

• Plan, perform, and document receiving, in-process, and final inspections against engineering and contractual requirements.
• Develop inspection plans, work instructions, quality checklists, and product and process requirements.
• Support new product introduction through design reviews, process validation, and qualification of internal processes and supplier components.
• Lead root cause analysis, RCCA/CAPA, and Material Review Board activities for internal and supplier quality issues.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, suppliers, and customer-facing teams to reduce variability and resolve quality issues.
• Monitor quality metrics and contribute to the Quality Management System in alignment with AS9100 and ISO 9001.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.
• 2–4 years of aerospace quality engineering experience in high-rate, high-complexity manufacturing programs.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, Statements of Work, and quality clauses.
• Working knowledge of PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, MSA, and GD&T.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements, plus experience leading RCCA activities.
• Ability to meet ITAR/EAR work authorization requirements and complete a post-offer background check.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of metrology, gage R&R, SPC, and inspection techniques for mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• CQE certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC-620.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, suppliers, and customer engagements.
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement in product, process, and supplier quality.
• Possible bonus and equity.
• Generous benefits package.