Lead Quality Process Engineer – Aerospace Shot Peening & Chemical Processing

Onsite: Paramount, CA

FLSA Status: ​Exempt​

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the site technical authority for all shot peening processes and related quality requirements.

• Ensure compliance with NADCAP, AS9100, customer specifications, and aerospace industry requirements.

• Lead NADCAP, customer, and internal audit preparation and execution.

• Develop, review, and maintain technique sheets, work instructions, operating procedures, and process specifications.

• Provide technical oversight for Automated, Manual, Tumble Peening, and Shot Peen Forming operations.

• Manage calibration systems for equipment, Almen gauges, and quality measurement devices.

• Oversee preventive maintenance programs and equipment performance monitoring.

• Administer document control and quality records in accordance with AS9100 requirements.

• Develop and maintain operator training, qualification, and certification programs.

• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and troubleshooting activities.

• Drive continuous improvement and process optimization projects.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with aerospace customers, OEMs, and industry partners.

• Serve as the primary customer and OEM technical liaison.

• Support new process qualifications and customer approvals.

• Develop process metrics and monitor operational performance.

• Travel as required for training, audits, customer meetings, and support of other company locations.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related technical field, or equivalent aerospace industry experience.

• Minimum 5 years aerospace shot peening experience; 10+ years preferred.

• Hands-on experience with automated, manual, tumble peening, and shot peen forming processes.

• Demonstrated NADCAP and AS9100 experience.

• Strong understanding of shot peening theory, Almen intensity, coverage verification, media control, and process validation.

• Experience with Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Bombardier requirements preferred.

• Project management and continuous improvement experience.

• Strong leadership, communication, and customer relationship skills are important.

• Intermediate experience with Catia programs, Word, Excel and PowerPoint are essential.

Compensation: 90k - 120k