Quality Engineer III

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Engineer III

Job Location: San Leandro, CA (This position is 100% onsite)

Business Unit: Randtron

Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.

About Fisica Inc.

Fisica, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of advanced defense products, specializing in the design and production of airborne and ground-based antennas, as well as cutting-edge electromagnetic systems and simulators. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, with additional operations in Simi Valley, Fisica plays a vital role as a trusted partner to leading defense primes and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Our company operates as - ATI, Randtron, Datron and Space Vector—each bringing deep expertise and innovation to the defense sector. Led by a seasoned management team, Fisica is committed to excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and mission-critical solutions that enhance national security.

At Fisica, we foster a strong, collaborative work culture that values individual contributions and empowers our employees. Our commitment to innovation, integrity, and teamwork makes us a leader in the defense industry and an exceptional place to build a career.

Position Summary:

Responsible for all aspects of assigned Program as Quality Engineer, including internal quality performance objectives, customer interface, program IPT (integrated product team), and program supplier quality support.

Responsibilities:

Schedules and maintain milestones and timeline tracking for key objectives.

Performs Preliminary Reviews of DMRs and evaluates in-process rejections via QA Process procedures for Non-conforming Material and MRB Activity.

Performs drawing control and CCB review activities for new and revised documents, ensuring customer notification of all changes.

Performs Product Sell-Off included final work order test data package review prior to shipment to ensure product performance is within specified standards.

Ensures Programs supplier quality issue resolution through coordination of resources and support of QC, Purchasing and Engineering groups.

Interface with various company departments to assist in resolve quality problems and provide information to support ISO/AS9100 requirements

Interfaces with customers, vendors, and various company departments to resolve quality problems and provide information and may perform internal and/or supplier surveys and audits.

Performs analysis of manufacturing performance and prepares reports for management on quality trends and actions to improve.

Ensure training of subordinate employees in quality or other required functions.

Leads interdisciplinary teams to address quality problems via formal Customer, Internal or Supplier

corrective and preventive actions.

Presents oral and visual presentations during technical meetings

Supports and implements added scope objectives and activities outlined by Quality Director.

Education/Experience/Training:

BS / MS degree, with a technical emphasis preferred, with 8 years of related QA experience...

In lieu of a degree, 10-12 years consistent Quality Engineering "Hands-on" experience at a Senior Level.

Preferred one or more certifications in Quality Sciences such as Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, ISO/AS9100, SPC, ASQ certified engineer/manager/auditor, or similar.

Excellent communication skills and experience in oral and written presentations.

Must have interfaced or performed as a liaison to the customer for QA – ie Experience in this role with DCMA or other government agencies preferred.

Must be familiar with and have experience in design phase activities, manufacturing test and evaluation, working with electromechanical systems and mechanical hardware.

Ability to develop and implement projects requiring interface with design engineers, quality engineers, and supplier and subcontract technical personnel.

Should be familiar with government and commercial specifications for Quality Assurance, and Test and Evaluation.

Must be computer literate and have hands-on experience with current MS Office Software utilities and application programs.

Qualifications:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance, with potential to handle classified data.

Flexible to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends and travel on occasion.

Able to occasionally complete manual activities as part of job including stoop, bend, kneel, and squat and manual dexterity.

Must have sufficient vision to see relative positions of small parts and able to discern symmetry and proper alignment.

May be required to move items 25 pounds for distances of up to 25 feet.

Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary.

Based on job duties, and need to visit different areas within the company, may be exposed to fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals (well below OSHA and ACGIH exposure guidelines), outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts and/or be part of a hearing conservation program due to noise levels around certain equipment.

This role requires the ability to obtain a future Security Clearance is required for the role. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Why Join Fisica, Inc.:

Competitive salary and benefits package!

Generous paid time off.

401k with 6% match and vesting is immediate.

Strong work-life balance.

Tuition Reimbursement.

Paid parental leave.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role $76,500 - $142,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Fisica Inc also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, and schedule type.

EEO Statement

Fisica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fisica is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Fisica maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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