Quality Engineer - Electromechanical Assemblies

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For nearly 30 years, SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries. We deliver these services by deploying a network of highly skilled associates based throughout the United States and in over 90 countries worldwide, ensuring rapid on-site support at your supplier locations. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with extensive experience and local expertise, enabling us to represent our clients on demand and with greater speed and efficiency than our competitors. 

We are seeking a seasoned Quality Engineer – Electromechanical in Valencia, CA, with experience in developing and writing work instructions for various electromechanical assemblies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality engineering practices within manufacturing environments and be skilled at translating complex assembly processes into clear, accurate documentation. This is a 3 to 6-month-long contract position working full time on the first shift. 

Key Responsibilities :

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• Create Work Instructions : Develop clear and detailed work instructions for manufacturing processes, specifically focusing on actuators, valves, and electromechanical assemblies, utilizing Excel and PowerPoint to document both text and images.
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• Understand Manufacturing Processes : Gain a thorough understanding of the processes involved and translate them into easily actionable, precise instructions that will guide production teams.
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• Collaborate with Production Teams : Work closely with various production teams to ensure that work instructions reflect best practices and offer clear guidance on task execution.
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• Drive Process Improvement : Proactively identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and help implement changes that enhance efficiency and product quality.
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• Be a Communication Bridge : Communicate effectively with all levels of production personnel to ensure instructions are clear and that any issues are addressed promptly.
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Required Qualifications  

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• Manufacturing Experience: 5 plus years in Aerospace or Manufacturing experience. Strong background in manufacturing processes, particularly with electro-mechanical assemblies.
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• Electro-Mechanical Assembly Experience: Bonus if you have worked with actuators, valves, and switches in a manufacturing or quality assurance capacity.
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• Microsoft Suite Proficiency: Comfort and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc., to create, edit, and present work instructions and documentation.
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• Attention to Detail: Ability to document manufacturing processes meticulously, ensuring clarity and accuracy in all work instructions.
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• Collaborative & Personable: Strong interpersonal skills to engage with production teams, ask questions, and ensure alignment between work instructions and actual practices.
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• Proactive Mindset: Ability to take initiative, seek out information, and resolve challenges independently while contributing to overall process improvements.
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Mileage reimbursement at the US gov't rate ($0.70 per mile driven). Untaxed. 

Note: SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by , , , , origin, veteran status, , , , , marital status, or any other legally protected status.​  

This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. or U.S. lawful permanent (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role. 

Company DescriptionSQA Services is a leading Supply Chain and Quality Assurance consulting firm specializing in the management of Supplier Audit, Quality Engineering, Inspection, and Remediation programs in the Aerospace/Defense, Semiconductor, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, and Automotive manufacturing industries. Clients leverage our network of quality professionals in more than 50 countries as an extension of their own supplier quality teams.Company DescriptionSQA Services is a leading Supply Chain and Quality Assurance consulting firm specializing in the management of Supplier Audit, Quality Engineering, Inspection, and Remediation programs in the Aerospace/Defense, Semiconductor, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, and Automotive manufacturing industries. Clients leverage our network of quality professionals in more than 50 countries as an extension of their own supplier quality teams.