Quality Assurance Engineer I

PTI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in highly-reliable filtration and fluid control equipment and subsystems and miniature CAD/PAD devices, providing innovative, value-added solutions for a full range of mission, flight and life-critical operations across the Aerospace and Defense markets.

As a Quality Assurance Engineer I, you support assigned parts of the Quality Assurance Program and help maintain quality standards for processes, materials, and products.

Key responsibilities:
- Draft and update QA procedures and supporting documentation
- Perform audits for compliance to the QA program and applicable standards
- Help develop and deliver quality training for inspectors and manufacturing teams
- Analyze nonconformances and support corrective/preventive actions; communicate actions to customers when needed
- Review contracts and purchase orders for QA requirements and ensure proper flow-down
- Coordinate with customer QA representatives to resolve issues
- Support project teams by gathering/reviewing drawings, BOMs, and First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation

Required qualifications/skills:
- BS/BA (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- 0–3 years in QA, manufacturing, or related work
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100
- Ability to read engineering drawings/specs, including basic GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
- Strong written/verbal English communication; solid math skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Apply if you’re ready to build practical QA experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

You’re onsite in Oxnard Monday–Thursday, starting with a quick check of open quality items and priorities. You move between your desk and the manufacturing floor to verify details, then spend focused time reviewing documentation and records for accuracy and completeness. Midday, you may sit in on a cross-functional discussion to align on next steps and timing. Later, you organize audit notes, update trackers, and prepare clear summaries for internal stakeholders or customer-facing follow-up. You finish the day by confirming what’s ready for the next review cycle and what needs escalation.