Associate Quality Engineer - Start Your Engineering Career! in Corona
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Now Hiring: Associate Quality Engineer – Start Your Engineering Career Now!
Are you a recent engineering graduate ready to launch your career in quality and manufacturing? We’re looking for an Associate Quality Engineer to join our team in Corona, CA. If you’re detail-oriented, eager to learn, and passionate about building a strong foundation in quality and continuous improvement, this is the opportunity for you!
About the Role
As an Associate Quality Engineer, you’ll gain hands-on experience ensuring that products and processes meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Working alongside experienced engineers and operations professionals, you’ll learn industry standards, auditing practices, and problem-solving methods that drive excellence in manufacturing. This is an ideal role for someone looking to grow their engineering career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
What You’ll Do
· Learn and assist with the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to ensure production parts meet
specifications.
· Work with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve quality issues.
· Support continuous improvement projects to enhance product quality and efficiency.
· Assist with internal audits and learn the requirements of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001
standards.
· Participate in root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventive actions with guidance from
senior engineers.
· Help manage customer complaints, corrective actions, and quality documentation.
· Track and report quality metrics, identifying trends and potential improvements.
· Support tool validation and Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
· Ensure products and procedures comply with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
· Perform other quality-related tasks as part of your learning and development journey.
What We’re Looking For
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field).
· Recent graduate or early-career engineer looking to gain hands-on quality experience.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
· Eagerness to learn about quality systems, process improvement, and manufacturing operations.
· Effective communicator who enjoys teamwork and collaboration.
· Familiarity with basic quality concepts (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC) is a plus—but not required.
What We Offer
· Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced quality and engineering professionals.
· Competitive Pay (based on education and potential).
· Job Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
· Schedule: Day shift, Monday–Friday
Benefits:
· 401(k) with matching
· Paid Time Off
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
· Supplemental Life Insurance
· Vested Profit Sharing
· Career development opportunities and continuing education support
If you’re ready to take the first step in your engineering career and make an impact in a company that values quality, innovation, and continuous learning — apply today to join our team in Corona, CA!