Quality engineer Jobs in Oxnard, CA

This company located in Camarillo, CA has been in the automotive industry since 1967. With 60 employees across 3 buildings and about 35 CNC machines, the company is dedicated to making quality parts for one of the biggest names in the automotive industry.

We are seeking a hands-on Quality Supervisor to lead our quality team while working closely with machinists and production personnel to ensure products meet customer and industry quality standards. This is a working supervisor role that combines shop floor support, employee coaching, and quality documentation. The ideal candidate enjoys mentoring others, solving problems, and helping build a strong quality culture.

This position reports directly to the Director of Manufacturing and supports both first and second shift operations. The typical schedule begins at 7:00 AM, with occasional overtime as business needs require.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day activities of the Quality department, currently overseeing a team of two Quality Inspectors, with future growth up to four team members.

• Mentor, coach, and develop junior quality personnel by sharing technical knowledge and best inspection practices.

• Spend approximately:- 20% of time performing hands-on inspections and verifying parts

  • 50% of time coaching, mentoring, and supporting employees
  • 30% of time completing quality documentation, reporting, and administrative tasks

• Perform dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and surface plate inspection methods.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine inspection requirements and select the appropriate inspection tools.

• Apply strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) during inspections and while assisting production teams.

• Serve as a technical resource for machinists by helping identify quality issues and providing guidance to produce conforming parts.

• Support quality activities across multiple manufacturing buildings, working closely with inspectors and shop floor personnel.

• Write and process Nonconformance Material Reports (NMRs) and assist with corrective action activities.

• Assist in developing and maintaining quality procedures that support ISO and AS9100 certification efforts.

• Participate in hiring discussions, employee performance reviews, and team development activities.

• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on continuous improvement and product quality.

**Qualifications:

Required**

• 3–5 years of quality inspection, quality supervision, machining, or manufacturing experience; candidates with 10+ years of machining experience and strong inspection expertise are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and technical drawings.
• Extensive knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience using common precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and surface plate inspection equipment.
• Ability to determine the proper inspection methods and measuring tools for various part features.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems and standards, particularly ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively coach and mentor employees.
• Ability to work collaboratively with machinists, supervisors, and cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Previous experience leading or supervising quality personnel in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting aerospace or precision manufacturing operations.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is a technically strong quality professional who enjoys working on the shop floor just as much as developing people. They are energized by teaching others, approachable when helping machinists solve problems, and committed to building a culture of quality through collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

AMC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

“In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this California position is between $30-40/hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.”