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Quality Engineer - Santa Ana, CA

HEICO
$75,000 - $90,000 (based on experience and qualifications).
dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, California, Santa Ana
1721 South Grand Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 04, 2025
Quality Engineer #25-1211 Santa Ana, California, United States Company Marway Power Systems Inc Employment Status Full-Time Career Level Experienced Non-Manager Job Description About Marway Power Solutions Marway Power Solutions, a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, designs and manufactures power distribution and control systems for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. Our products are trusted in mission-critical systems supporting the U.S. Navy, Air Force, and prime defense contractors. At Marway, we take pride in being a trusted partner in the national defense supply chain-delivering innovative, reliable, and high-performance power solutions. Our culture emphasizes integrity, teamwork, customer focus, and continuous improvement. As part of the HEICO family of companies, we combine the agility of a small business with the strength and stability of a global leader in aerospace and defense technology. Position Summary Marway is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team in Santa Ana, CA. This position will provide quality engineering support across the full product lifecycle-from design and development to production, test, and supplier management. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and experience working within defense or aerospace quality environments. Key Responsibilities Support the Material Review Board (MRB) process-control nonconforming hardware, lead disposition meetings, and implement corrective actions. Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) both internally and at suppliers to achieve timely and effective closure. Ensure that products meet all customer and contractual quality requirements throughout design, manufacturing, and testing phases. Support the interpretation of engineering drawings, military specifications, and customer requirements to confirm compliance and ensure proper flow-down to suppliers. Support supplier and customer quality activities, including audits, source inspections, and performance improvement initiatives. Participate in design and production readiness reviews to identify and mitigate inspectability and producibility issues early. Apply Lean methodologies to reduce risk, improve process capability, and eliminate defects. Maintain quality procedures, reports, and documentation to ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO9001, and customer standards. Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to Marway's 'Zero Defects' quality culture. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline, and 2+ years of relevant experience in quality assurance, or equivalent combination of education and experience. In lieu of a degree: 5+ years of hands-on quality engineering or manufacturing experience. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and MIL-specs. Demonstrated experience with MRB, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions. Strong understanding of AS9100 and ISO9001 quality management systems. Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Due to the nature of the work and access to export-controlled information (e.g. ITAR/EAR), this position is restricted to U.S. Persons only Preferred Skills Experience with APQP or Zero Defects Planning. Familiarity with Defense and Aerospace OEMs (e.g., NGC, Raytheon, Lockheed). Knowledge of reporting and analytics tools. Experience working with special processes such as plating, painting, wiring, or environmental testing. Foster team collaboration, supplier development and with customer engagement experience. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 (based on experience and qualifications). 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance Equal Opportunity Statement Marway Power Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace that respects diversity and inclusion and is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Marway maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment background checks. Requirements Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline, and 2+ years of relevant experience in quality assurance, or equivalent combination of education and experience. In lieu of a degree: 5+ years of hands-on quality engineering or manufacturing experience. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and MIL-specs. Demonstrated experience with MRB, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions. Strong understanding of AS9100 and ISO9001 quality management systems. Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Due to the nature of the work and access to export-controlled information (e.g. ITAR/EAR), this position is restricted to U.S. Persons only Preferred Skills Experience with APQP or Zero Defects Planning. Familiarity with Defense and Aerospace OEMs (e.g., NGC, Raytheon, Lockheed). Knowledge of reporting and analytics tools. Experience working with special processes such as plating, painting, wiring, or environmental testing. Foster team collaboration, supplier development and with customer engagement experience. Job Details Pay Range Pay Range The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay. The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience. $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 / year Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions. About Marway Power Solutions Marway Power Solutions, a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, designs and manufactures power distribution and control systems for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. Our products are trusted in mission-critical systems supporting the U.S. Navy, Air Force, and prime defense contractors. At Marway, we take pride in being a trusted partner in the national defense supply chain-delivering innovative, reliable, and high-performance power solutions. Our culture emphasizes integrity, teamwork, customer focus, and continuous improvement. As part of the HEICO family of companies, we combine the agility of a small business with the strength and stability of a global leader in aerospace and defense technology. Position Summary Marway is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team in Santa Ana, CA. This position will provide quality engineering support across the full product lifecycle-from design and development to production, test, and supplier management. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and experience working within defense or aerospace quality environments. Key Responsibilities * Support the Material Review Board (MRB) process-control nonconforming hardware, lead disposition meetings, and implement corrective actions. * Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) both internally and at suppliers to achieve timely and effective closure. * Ensure that products meet all customer and contractual quality requirements throughout design, manufacturing, and testing phases. * Support the interpretation of engineering drawings, military specifications, and customer requirements to confirm compliance and ensure proper flow-down to suppliers. * Support supplier and customer quality activities, including audits, source inspections, and performance improvement initiatives. * Participate in design and production readiness reviews to identify and mitigate inspectability and producibility issues early. * Apply Lean methodologies to reduce risk, improve process capability, and eliminate defects. * Maintain quality procedures, reports, and documentation to ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO9001, and customer standards. * Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to Marway's 'Zero Defects' quality culture. Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline, and 2+ years of relevant experience in quality assurance, or equivalent combination of education and experience. * In lieu of a degree: 5+ years of hands-on quality engineering or manufacturing experience. * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and MIL-specs. * Demonstrated experience with MRB, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions. * Strong understanding of AS9100 and ISO9001 quality management systems. * Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills. * Due to the nature of the work and access to export-controlled information (e.g. ITAR/EAR), this position is restricted to U.S. Persons only Preferred Skills * Experience with APQP or Zero Defects Planning. * Familiarity with Defense and Aerospace OEMs (e.g., NGC, Raytheon, Lockheed). * Knowledge of reporting and analytics tools. * Experience working with special processes such as plating, painting, wiring, or environmental testing. * Foster team collaboration, supplier development and with customer engagement experience. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 (based on experience and qualifications). * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Opportunities for advancement * Paid time off * Vision insurance Equal Opportunity Statement Marway Power Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace that respects diversity and inclusion and is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Marway maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment background checks.