Machina Labs
Quality Engineer
$120K–$160K
Chatsworth, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Quality role.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
About the job
Ensures products and manufacturing processes meet quality standards by investigating issues, implementing corrective actions, and improving production processes.
What you'll do
- Develop and support a Quality Management System for the Cell Production Team, including supplier and engineering feedback, incoming inspection, and MRB processes.
- Lead root-cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, inspections, audits, and disposition of nonconforming material.
- Work with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve product quality, process capability, yields, and manufacturing efficiency.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience supporting production operations in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, and First Article Inspection.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T; experience with inspection equipment and measurement techniques.
Nice to have
- Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 Quality Management Systems, NPI, or process development.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or other quality certification; Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
Pay
USD 120,000–160,000 (per-year-salary) — base salary
Tools
SCAR, ECM, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, 8D
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