Job Details

Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Chatsworth, Onsite
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000/ year, depending on experience (DPE)

Company Overview:

Micro Quality Calibration (MQC), founded in 1978, is a leading A2LA ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited lab specializing in calibration, testing, and repair for Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and other industries. Known for technical excellence and customer service, MQC is rapidly growing and investing in technology and talent to meet evolving industry demands.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer with expertise in quality systems and metrology. In this role, you will be essential to ensuring the precision, accuracy, and compliance of clients' measurement instruments. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, keen attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced, standards-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure calibrations, inspection, and verification processes meet ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, and related standards.
• Act as the subject matter expert on calibration quality issues, providing technical guidance to teams.
• Develop, implement, and improve calibration procedures and quality control methods to boost accuracy, efficiency, and traceability.
• Manage ITAR-controlled documents and ensure export regulation compliance.
• Maintain and produce technical documentation, calibration records, and certificates to meet regulatory, accreditation, and customer requirements.
• Analyze calibration data for accuracy and compliance; investigate anomalies and nonconformities.
• Resolve out-of-tolerance (OOT) reports and capability requests with traceability.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Oversee verification and performance checks of lab equipment and standards.
• Support internal/ external audits by preparing documentation and presenting quality practices.
• Train calibration technicians on procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Communicate calibration results and technical insights to customers and stakeholders; assist with documentation and onsite support.
• Follow all safety protocols and operational guidelines during lab and field calibration activities.

Requirements and Skills:

• 3–5 years of experience in quality and calibration/metrology.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metrology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge in quality related theory (Kaizen, TQM, etc.) and tools (5 -Whys, Ishikawa, etc.).
• Knowledge of calibration principles, uncertainty analysis, and standards preferred.
• Experience with calibration software, equipment, and technical documentation preferred.
• Experienced with CAPA, audits, and quality system improvements preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization abilities.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in lab or field environments as needed.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and U.S. citizenship required.

Benefits: MQC offers comprehensive benefits including

• 401(k) with matching (with a 4% match)
• Dental, Health, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid time off
• Referral program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.