• Quality Operations Specialist (MRB)

    Robert Half Technology (Costa Mesa, CA)


    Description

    We are seeking a talented Quality Operations Specialist (MRB) to work with one of our aerospace partners in Costa Mesa, CA. This is a 6-month contract position with the possibility of extension or conversion to direct-hire employment.

     

    This role is responsible for managing the site-level Material Review Board (MRB) process, driving timely disposition of nonconforming materials, supporting quality containment activities, and collaborating with purchasing teams. The position plays a critical role in ensuring that quality processes are followed and continuously improved, and that non-conforming material is managed in a way that protects production flow and product integrity.

    We highly encourage you to apply if you have these preferred qualifications:

    + Aerospace experience

    + IPC 610, 620

    + IPC 7711

    + Experience with Palantir Foundry for data access, review, export, and pivot analysis

    Job Responsibilities:

    + Manage the site MRB process in alignment with MGT-P05 (Management of Nonconforming Product and Corrective Actions) and MFG-W01 (Managing Nonconforming Product and Material Review Board).

    + Inspect to verify non-conforming parts

    + Support root cause analysis

    + Support the disposition of non-conforming material and ensure timely completion of related tasks.

    + Identify and manage inventory locations to help track material involved in the MRB process.

    + Oversee internal rework in support of material dispositions.

    + Ensure data collection and entry is accurate and complete for the MRB process.

    + Communicate MRB process performance and quality issues to key stakeholders and help drive improvements.

    + Track and report MRB performance metrics, including turnaround time, dollar volume, and organizational clarity.

    + Execute the Vendor Return Material Authorization (VRMA) process in partnership with the Warehouse and Buyers, ensuring Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) are included in supplier communication.

    + Manage quality containment activities related to materials, tooling, and inspection equipment to improve production capacity and capability.

    + Support inspection routing validation for incoming material, in-process, and end-of-line inspections under guidance from Product Quality Engineers (PQEs).

    + Support training efforts for technicians and inspectors on inspection plans and data capture.

    + Propose, develop, and implement quality assurance policies and procedures, in coordination with PQEs.

    + Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and alignment with the company's quality policies.

    + Perform internal audits on processes and procedures under direction of the Quality Systems Engineer.

    + Provide ad hoc on-site inspection support for supplier-related tasks as needed by SQEs.

    + Pull and analyze MRB data weekly and monthly to support reporting and improvement activities.

    Requirements

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including:

    + Material Review Board (MRB) processes and non-conforming material management

    + Experience with ERP and PLM Systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Teamcenter, Jira)

    + Direct experience performing part transactions (e.g., inventory movements, dispositions, or returns)

    + Familiarity with audit processes and Quality Management Systems (QMS)

    + Strong knowledge of inspection tools, including the ability to identify suitable alternatives when specific tools are unavailable

    + Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Aerospace experience

    + IPC 610, 620

    + IPC 7711

    + Experience with Palantir Foundry for data access, review, export, and pivot analysis

    Additional Information:

    + Local travel in Orange County is required

    + Work Hours: Start time is at 6:00 AM, with end times based on workload. Expect 50+ hours per week, including regular overtime and rotating Saturday shifts.

    + U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

     

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