Quality Engineer Career Research and Resources

Rockwell International, Space Division

Manufacturing & Production - Quality Engineer - Downey, CA

Started as Quality Engineer to perform Space Shuttle MPS (Main Propulsion System) hardware problem investigation and corrective action. Performed space vehicle component failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and supporting critical item list(CIL) verification. Interfaced with NASA, Rockwell and suppliers' engineers for better communication in design, manufacturing and process specifications. Witnessed component perfor...

Avg. Salary: $78,000   ·    Company Rank: 4.0 out of 5

E.S.P. Corp

Manufacturing & Production - Quality Engineer - Rancho Dominguez, CA

Performed Quality Assurance managerial works by monitoring product conformance, statistical process control, and evaluating for metal stamping processes for parts made for missile guidance control systems.

Avg. Salary: $78,000   ·    Company Rank: 2.0 out of 5

Astronautics Corp. of America

Manufacturing & Production - Quality Engineer - Torrance, CA

Supervised quality assurance works. Performed inspection, calibration scheduling, and material review functions for components used on air-born gyros and guidance systems.

Avg. Salary: $78,000   ·    Company Rank: 4.0 out of 5

Amstar Corp.,

Manufacturing & Production - Quality Engineer - Torrance, CA

Provided technical service and advices to support customers for operation of dip(chip) inserter machines. Supported company's design engineers on inserter modification works with feedback information from fields.

Avg. Salary: $78,000   ·    Company Rank: 2.0 out of 5

Dynatech Inc.

Manufacturing & Production - Quality Engineer - Torrance, CA

Helped run computer codes and identify any flaw in the codes. Then made a correction to help improve aerodynamic efficiency. Due to lack of business, the company closed a few years later.

Avg. Salary: $78,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Carpenter Company

Manufacturing & Production - Quality Engineer - Riverside, CA

Applied Six Sigma and Lean Principles including Gage R&R, FMEA, Cpk, DOE, Kaizen Events, Standardized Work,5S. Analyzed statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.

Avg. Salary: $80,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

CNH America LLC

Manufacturing & Production - Quality Engineer - Racine, WI

High tolerance, medium volume, large cast iron machining. New product development, Cost reductions, OEE improvements, new equipment implementation, existing process diagnosis and applied treatments.

Avg. Salary: $80,000   ·    Company Rank: 4.0 out of 5

Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Manufacturing & Production - Quality Engineer - Wauwatosa, WI

High tolerance, medium volume manufacturing support for existing processes and developing new processes to support new products and new product development.

Avg. Salary: $80,000   ·    Company Rank: 3.0 out of 5

Kraft Foods North America

Manufacturing & Production - Quality Engineer - Newberry, SC

Key responsibilities included continuous improvement idea generation through implementation. Capital project management responsibilities for all cost reducing and ergonomic projects. Area ergonomic resource manager for all projects. Also responsible for product variable cost development, labor grade reviews, and coordination of new product introductions for area.

Avg. Salary: $60,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Kraft Foods North America

Manufacturing & Production - Quality Engineer - Newberry, SC

Key responsibilities included the leadership, supervision, training, and development of 3 line leaders and 103 hourly employees. Responsible for all aspects of production including Quality, Cost, Safety, Delivery, and Morale.

Avg. Salary: $60,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available