Attalon / Location Overview
Attalon is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense technology company formed through the 2025 carve-out of Coherent's Aerospace & Defense division by Advent International. Attalon designs and manufactures mission-critical optical systems, precision coatings, and advanced laser subsystems for ISR&T, space, missiles, and directed energy applications.
Join Attalon’s Aerospace & Defense team in Murrieta, CA. We are a center of excellence for advanced optics and optical systems. We’re shaping the future of aerospace and defense through precision engineering and cutting-edge manufacturing processes. If you’re passionate about innovation and want to lead the development of world-class optical technologies, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Job Details
The Sr. Quality Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvement in product quality, reducing the cost of poor quality, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Improve, monitor, and maintain customer quality performance ratings.Collect, analyze, and interpret performance and defect data to drive continuous improvements.Serve as the primary customer interface for quality-related inquiries, issues, and escalations.Lead structured root cause analysis and problem resolution with all cross functions.Conduct process, product, and system audits.Evaluate and disposition nonconforming product, RMAs & verify closure and effectiveness of corrective actions.Perform AS9102 First Article Inspections.Prepare and report daily, weekly, and monthly quality metrics.Track corrective actions and improvement initiatives through full implementation and control phases.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.5+ years of professional quality experienceExperience with MS Office, specifically Excel and Minitab.
Preferred QualificationsAerospace or aircraft parts manufacturingOptics manufacturing backgroundLean and Continuous Improvement skills / 6 Sigma background
For California, the salary range for this position is: $80,630 - $137,808 per year
Please note this range is provided as a general guideline. When determining an offer, Attalon takes into account multiple factors, including (but not limited to) the responsibilities of the position, your professional experience, education and training, specialized skills, and current market and business conditions.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Attalon, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Export Control Compliance
This role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Therefore, to be considered, candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.
Compensation details: 80630-137808 Yearly Salary

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