About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, advanced manufacturing (electronics, semiconductor, medical device, aerospace & defense components).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Quality Assurance Engineer role supports quality engineering activities in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Investigate product, process, and customer quality issues and lead timely, effective resolutions
• Perform root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Whys, RCA and CAPA, and implement corrective & preventive actions
• Partner with manufacturing, process engineering, and quality teams to improve yield, reliability, and efficiency
• Review engineering drawings, production processes, and specifications to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined and met
• Collect, analyze, and document data for customer complaint investigations and communicate findings to stakeholders
• Maintain and update quality documentation, reports, and records in accordance with quality system requirements (e.g., ISO 9001)
• Participate in internal and external audits and support corrective action follow-up
• Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methods where applicable
• Support manufacturing operations on the production floor, including cleanroom environments, to identify and mitigate quality risks
• Represent the organization professionally in customer-facing quality investigations when needed

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What We’re Looking For

Essential qualifications and skills:

• 3–5 years (or more) of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; candidates with strong internship, co-op, or relevant production quality experience will be considered
• Proven experience performing root cause investigations and managing corrective actions (RCA, 5 Why, CAPA)
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills applied to complex product and process issues
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with manufacturing, production, engineering, and quality teams
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to convey technical findings across multiple levels of the organization
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation practices
• Eligibility to work in ITAR-regulated environments and compliance with applicable regulations

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering, or comparable technical field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (medical device, aerospace/defense, electronics, semiconductor) preferred
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and audit processes
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to drive process improvements
• Prior audit support experience (preparation, participation, and corrective action response)
• Comfortable interacting with customers regarding quality investigations and corrective actions
• Interest in a contract-to-hire role with long-term growth potential

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Work Environment & Location

• This position is 100% onsite in San Diego, CA. Expect regular work on the production floor and access to engineering offices and cleanroom/manufacturing areas.
• The role requires hands-on involvement with manufacturing processes and frequent collaboration across quality, production, and engineering teams.
• This is a Contract-to-Hire opportunity with the potential for long-term placement with our confidential client.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $78,000 – $90,000 per year. Individual pay within this range will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental & vision; 401(k); voluntary life & AD&D; short & long-term disability; HSA; employee assistance program; and paid time off. Benefits eligibility depends on position classification and length of employment.

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Hiring Process & Reasonable Accommodations

Careertakes and our confidential client follow applicable federal, state, and local hiring laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. If you need an accommodation, contact Careertakes support for assistance.

AI tools may be used to assist with screening or sourcing candidates; however, final hiring decisions are made by people.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.