Quality Engineering Analyst

Employment Type: Full‑Time / Contract‑to‑Hire

Location: On-Site in Costa Mesa California

Overview

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a leading engineering‑driven organization to hire an Engineering Analyst to support a Quality Engineering Analytics team. This role focuses on data quality, reporting, analytics, and continuous improvement within manufacturing and engineering systems.

The ideal candidate brings experience working with engineering, manufacturing, or quality data, is comfortable investigating data accuracy and completeness issues across multiple systems, and can translate complex datasets into actionable insights for cross‑functional stakeholders. This is a hands‑on role well‑suited for candidates who enjoy troubleshooting data issues, improving dashboards, and supporting scalable quality processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support basic analytics and data investigations using established analytics tools and reporting capabilities

• Run system‑generated reports and evaluate data accuracy, completeness, and variance

• Investigate nuances in part numbers, BOMs, work orders, inspection records, supplier data, and shop‑floor system entries

• Troubleshoot dashboard accuracy and usability; recommend and implement modifications to improve effectiveness

• Partner with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to resolve data issues and improve data quality at the source

• Drive transactional data quality improvement initiatives and help eliminate recurring data errors

• Support low‑ambiguity continuous improvement projects related to data integrity and reporting

• Analyze quality and product health data to identify trends, insights, and improvement opportunities

• Export data from multiple systems and use Excel or other tools to create visual representations, metrics, and summaries

• Develop and maintain analytics documentation in alignment with quality standards and procedures

• Share lessons learned and best practices across teams and partner sites

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

• Experience working in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or complex production environments, ideally within regulated or highly technical industries

• Hands‑on experience with quality and manufacturing data sources such as:

  • Quality Management Systems (QMS)

  • ERP / MES / Inventory or Warehouse Management Systems

  • MRB, inspection records, work order management, BOMs, part attributes, supplier data

• Experience creating reports, descriptive metrics, and performing root cause analysis related to data quality or dashboard issues

• Experience using dashboarding and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms)

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and basic data visualizations

• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a proactive problem‑solving approach

• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and communicate technical findings clearly to non‑technical stakeholders

• Experience using collaboration and project tools such as Slack, Jira, and Confluence

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a data coordinator, quality analytics, data analysis, or business intelligence role

• Exposure to RCCA, 8D, or other structured root cause and corrective action methodologies

• Advanced proficiency in SQL for querying and aggregating large datasets across multiple systems

• Experience conducting data‑driven research to deliver insights that influence engineering or quality decisions

• Familiarity with file‑sharing and documentation platforms such as SharePoint or Box

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while adapting quickly to changing priorities and environments

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting data insights to leadership

Ideal Background

Candidates coming from aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or other highly regulated engineering environments will be particularly well aligned. Previous roles may include Quality Data Analyst, Engineering Analyst, Quality Analyst, Manufacturing Data Analyst, or similar positions where data accuracy, reporting, and process insight were critical.

Compensation

Hourly Pay: $50-70/hr

Benefit Offerings:

• Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

  To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

  The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act

  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.