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Quality Engineer Level 2

Post Date

May 05, 2026

Location

Brea,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

92821
US
Jul 16, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

OCC-9b3d627a-8c30-481e-a997-e9da91aee513

Pay Rate

$80k - $95k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Quality Engineer, level 2, for a leading provider of complex composites, assemblies, and tooling in the aerospace industry. This is a direct hire role, located in Brea, CA. Job responsibilities will include:
· Develop and maintain quality plans to ensure compliance with customer, contract, and AS9100/ISO 9001 requirements across manufacturing
· Perform product testing and inspection (systematic and random), including source inspection, drawing/GD&T interpretation, and use of precision measurement tools.
· Manage nonconformances, MRB activities, and preliminary dispositions; drive timely corrective actions and respond to customer CARs.
· Create, manage, approve and obtain customer approvals for First Article Inspections (AS9102) and product certification packages within customer portals in coordination with Program Managers.
· Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Program Management, and Customers to resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement efforts
· Attend daily Tier and quality meetings, track/report quality performance metrics, and support internal audits (with audit training as needed)

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

BA Degree
5+ years of Quality experience
Familiar with AS9100 and ISO9001 and industry standards
Experience leading root cause analysis of production and material processes and problems
Contract review of customer purchase orders to ensure full understanding and compliance with quality and engineering requirements
Analyze audit results to determine appropriate corrective and preventative actions, including reviewing and responding to customer corrective action requests.
Prior experience with GD&T
Great communication

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Composites

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.