- 214695 - Product Reliability Engineer
- Industry
- ENG
- Region
- CA-S.Cali-Los Angeles/Orange Counties
- City
- Torrance
- State
- CA
- Rate
- Up to $168500.00 DOE
- Duration
- 4 months
- Description
- Chipton-Ross is seeking a Product Reliability Engineer for a contract opportunity in Torrance, CA.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Serve as the reliability engineering partner on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), translating customer and program requirements into validated, reliable product outcomes
o Define and manage Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) deliverables such as control plans, FMEA, and validation checkpoints
o Develop and maintain Process Control Plans and verification strategies for critical-to-quality features
o Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to validate key processes and ensure robust capability
o Lead identification and mitigation of design and process risks using structured tools such as FMEA
o Direct structured Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes for systemic and customer-facing failures
o Conduct issue and nonconformance reviews, identify trends, and drive implementation of long-term corrective measures
o Continuously improve issue resolution workflows and scale reliability best practices as production volumes grow
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
o 3+ years of experience in design, manufacturing, reliability, validation/test, or quality engineering
o Demonstrated experience solving cross-disciplinary product or process issues using structured methodologies
o High attention to detail with strong analytical and documentation skills
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
o Familiarity with APQP, Process Control Plans, and PPAP
o Hands-on experience with FMEA, 8D, 5-Whys, Fault Tree, or similar tools
o Strong communication and ability to lead cross-functional teams
o Background in additive manufacturing, machining, or adhesive bonding
o Familiarity with automotive and/or aerospace environments
o Experience launching new products from concept to production
o Knowledge of risk assessment and metrics tracking via tools like Jira, SQL, or PowerBI
o Experience with CAD and PLM platforms such as NX or Teamcenter
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
WORK HOURS:
4/10 schedule
full-time onsite
Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
- Contact
-
Patricia Serge
pserge@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
420 Culver Boulevard
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Phone: (310) 414-7800 x306 or (800) 927-9318 x306
Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.
Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.