Quality Engineer Jobs in Hawthorne, CA

A Quality Engineer plays a crucial role in the engineering industry, primarily being responsible for ensuring the quality of processes and products in production. They develop and implement quality control systems, oversee the analysis and inspection of products, and identify and eliminate defects for the highest level of customer satisfaction. They also work to enhance the efficiency of production and reduce costs. They are significantly involved in the development and optimization of inspection processes, the analysis of quality cost problems, or the setup of quality control parameters when launching a new product.

Important skills for a Quality Engineer include statistical analysis, proficiency in auditing and quality testing, an understanding of manufacturing and engineering processes, and strong problem-solving abilities. They should ideally have a Six Sigma Certification or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) credential. Prior to becoming a Quality Engineer, one could serve roles such as a Quality Technician, Quality Inspector, or Process Engineer, which help provide a solid foundation in quality control and process improvement needed in the Quality Engineer role.

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Quality Validation Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00/yr....

Customer Quality Engineer (H/F)

  • Carson, CA (7 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carson, CA (7 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 1 day ago

In the role of Customer Quality Engineer you'll play a pivotal part on our Quality Department team....

Quality Engineer II (H/F)

  • Carson, CA (7 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carson, CA (7 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 1 day ago

In the role of Quality Engineer 2 you'll play a pivotal part on our Quality team....

Sr Facilities Quality Engineer. Job in Anaheim Gr8Jobs

  • Anaheim, CA (22 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Anaheim, CA (22 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Facilities Senior Quality Engineer will report to Manager, Quality Engineering....

Tool & Test Engineer 3 (H/F)

  • Carson, CA (7 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carson, CA (7 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Knowledge of electronics, analog / digital circuitry for test boxes, electrical test equipment Highly developed organization and communication skills Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally...

Product Test Engineer

  • Torrance, CA (5 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Torrance, CA (5 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 1 day ago

or manufacturing environment Experience with designing and troubleshooting automated test benches for various types of hardware Familiar with electrical test and measurement equipment such as: Multimeters...

Avionics Test Engineer (Starship)

  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 3 days ago

Avionics Test Engineer (Starship) SpaceX $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan, stock options United States,...

Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Torrance, CA (5 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Torrance, CA (5 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Supplier Quality Engineer As Moog strategically increases the quantity of parts it purchases from external Supply Chain partners, there is a critical need for skilled Supplier Quality Engineers to ensure...

Interiors Validation Engineer

  • Long Beach, CA (7 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (7 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 3 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS You'll have B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field 3+ years of experience in designing, validating and developing, one or more interior subsystem or more of the following:...

Quality Engineer

  • Huntington Beach, CA (24 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (24 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Previous work experience as a Quality Engineer or similar role....

Sr. Power Electronics Validation Engineer

  • Torrance, CA (5 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Torrance, CA (5 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 3 days ago

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years' experience leading automotive component validations....

Senior Quality Engineer

  • Torrance, CA (5 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Torrance, CA (5 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer at our Torrance, CA location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California....

Sr Specialist, Process Quality Engineer 1

  • Canoga Park, CA (24 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Canoga Park, CA (24 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 5 days ago

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers mission and quest...

Quality Engineer I

  • Huntington Beach, CA (24 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (24 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 5 days ago

SHIFT No Shift ($0) (United States of America) A BRIEF OVERVIEW The Quality Engineer I supports the ongoing quality of Orchid's legacy products & processes and works cross-functionally to sustain the...

Customer Quality Engineer

  • Carson, CA (7 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Carson, CA (7 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 5 days ago

In the role of Customer Quality Engineer you'll play a pivotal part on our Quality Department team....

Demographic Data for Hawthorne, CA

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Salary for Quality Engineer Jobs in Hawthorne, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Engineers in Hawthorne, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.7%
Master's Degree
34.9%
Associate's Degree
4.8%
Doctorate Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
High School or GED
1.9%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Quality Engineers in Hawthorne, CA
2-4 years
50.0%
4-6 years
35.0%
6-8 years
10.0%
Less than 1 year
5.0%



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