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Customer Quality Engineer at Ralliant - QATestingJobs.com
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Customer Quality Engineer
Ralliant • Hollister, California, United States
onsitefull-time
Salary: $100,080 - $186,000 / year
Posted Feb 20, 2026
Role & seniority: Customer Quality Engineer (CQE), onsite in Hollister, CA. Mid-level to senior; requires a Bachelor's degree or 3–5 years related experience; US citizenship per ITAR.
Stack/tools: Word, Excel, statistical software; knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP); ASQ certification a plus; familiarity with quality systems and contract reviews.
Top 3 responsibilities
Review RFPs/RFQs, contracts, and quality requirements; ensure clarity and compliance; interface with purchasing, customers, and program teams.
Prepare and verify IP&Rs/FAI plans, lead or participate in audits (internal, customer, 3rd party); drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for nonconformances.
Generate control plans, support build documentation with Manufacturing Engineering, lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities, and participate in PDR/CDR and program quality metrics (FPY, NCRs, CARS).
Must-have skills
Strong written and oral communication; ability to interface with customers and internal teams.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and statistical software; ability to manage quality data and generate reports.
Knowledge of APQP/PPAP; understanding of ITAR/DFARS; US citizenship.
Nice-to-haves
ASQ Certification; experience with ordnance or energetic materials; experience with Failure Review Board (FRB) and up-front planning improvements.
Location & work type: Onsite, Hollister, CA; full-ti
Full Description
Located onsite in Hollister, CA, The Customer Quality Engineer (CQE) is responsible for performing thorough proposal reviews, sales order reviews, interfacing with purchasing, customers and documenting lessons learned for each assigned sales order. Candidate is expected to be closely involved with the upfront planning of new orders, work closely with customers, and initiate/participate with upfront planning improvements.
Responsible for assisting the Program Manager and Contact Administrators in reviewing RFP’s/RFQ’s quality requirements ensuring said requirements are clearly defined.
Responsible for reviewing the contract (and subsequent changes) and completing the contract review summary form. A review of other compliance, SDRL, unique Flowdowns must occur prior to the sales order kickoff. PPQ’s and updated.
Inspection Plans and Reports (IP&R’s) are also to be verified/created for all components as part of sales order kick-off preparation activities.
Participate in the compliance matrix activities. Should a First Article Inspection (FAI) plan be required, the QE will draft this plan for submittal and approval by the customer (as required).
Drive root cause and corrective actions for customer related nonconformances.
Facilitate internal, customer and 3rd Party audits.
Communicate any PO changes or customer updates to the contract.
Participate in any PDR or CDR’s.
Responsible to interface with the customer as necessary in order to complete the delivery of the order. This includes presentation of the lot data packages, and FAI’s as necessary.
Verify all quality contractual requirements have been met and lessons learned from the customer order have been documented.
Attend all sales order close out meetings.
Generate control plans for product and work with Manufacturing Engineering to incorporate the plans into build documentation.
Lead Material Review Board activities as part of an IPT team.
Participate in Failure Review Board activities.
Attend start of shift meetings in the areas in which the CQE supports; attend in-person daily management meetings and in-person required training sessions.
Generate program quality metrics (FPY, Non-conformances, CARS, etc.)
Prepare quality reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and making recommendations.
Support Supplier Development Engineering when vendor hardware discrepancies are discovered.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
This role requires U.S. citizenship in adherence to ITAR, DFARS, and federal compliance standards.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree, or 3-5 years’ experience directly related to work environment.
US Citizenship required per ITAR Regulations
Candidate must be proficient in Word, Excel, and statistical software.
Experience in ordnance and use of energetic materials, powders/propellants are a plus.
Strong oral and written communication skill
Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process is a plus.
Proposal ReviewsSales Order ReviewsRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective ActionsAuditingContract ReviewFAI PlanningControl PlansMetrics GenerationData AnalysisWordExcelStatistical SoftwareAPQPPPAPASQ Certificationmulti-location
ASQ Certification is a plus.
Non-degreed applicants shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for possible acceptance based upon related work experience.
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Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
About PacSci EMC
Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com. PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 100,080.00 - 186,000.00
Is this role subject to ITAR?
The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.
