Test Engineer Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

A Quality Inspector ensures that products and services meet certain set standards of quality. They are responsible for performing routine inspections, testing, and assessing products and services to detect and isolate non-compliance with standards. Their duties include reading blueprints, using inspecting equipment, submitting reports, and recommending necessary improvements. They may work in diverse industries such as manufacturing, food production, and healthcare, ensuring the offerings are safe, reliable, and meet both regulatory and company standards.

Key skills required for a Quality Inspector include attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, good communication skills, and proficiency in using inspection tools and software. Familiarity with quality standards and regulations specific to their industry is crucial. A background in statistical analysis and process improvement can also be beneficial. In terms of certification, the American Society for Quality (ASQ) offers a Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) credential that validates competency in Quality Inspection. Prior job roles before becoming a Quality Inspector can include Quality Control Technician, Production Operator, or Assembly Technician.

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Station Test Engineer (ECLSS)

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Engineer I : $80,000 - $110,000 Station Test Engineer II : $100,000 - $145,000 Senior Station Test Engineer : $135,000 - $170,000 Salary Range: California $80,000-$170,000 USD COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS...

Flight Test Engineer

  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

You will report directly to the head of flight ops and work with system engineering leads on generating and executing test plans....

Verification & Validation Test Engineer

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Engineer II to join our PDS&T Combination Products, Aesthetics and Devices (CAD) organization in Irvine, CA....

Manufacturing Test Engineer II, Mechanisms

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Experience with test automation, data acquisitions and control systems....

Structures Test Engineer II

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago

To that end, we design, build, and operate all test assets in Long Beach from initial concept to test execution....

Senior Structures Test Engineer

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago

To that end, we design, build, and operate all test assets in Long Beach from initial concept to test execution....

PDS&T Test Engineer

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Description This individual will contribute to the development and launch of exciting new drug/device combination products, with a focus on Eye Care and Aesthetics. The Engineer conceives and...

Tool & Test Engineer 3

  • Carson, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Carson, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Safran Tool & Test Engineer 3 in Carson , California Tool & Test Engineer 3 Company : Safran Cabin Job field : Testing Location : Carson, California, United States Contract type : Permanent Contract...

Tool & Test Engineer 3

  • Carson, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Carson, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We...

Senior Flight Test Engineer

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 6 days ago

As a Senior Flight Test Engineer you will have responsibility for the planning, execution and reporting of developmental and operational flight test and evaluation activities....

Staff Avionics Test Engineer

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Engineers and Technicians to build and commission HITL test systems Develop component and system level test cases, implement them on test systems and validate their outputs with internal stakeholders...

Thermal Mechanical Test Engineer

  • Lake Forest, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Write test plans and create test cases for the products /components. Perform Thermal and Mechanical Tests in laboratory environment and onsite at customer facilities....

Integration & Test Engineer II

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 7 days ago

About the Team: The Manufacturing team owns all process development, fabrication strategy, and production equipment for Terran R, our next generation, reusable rocket. This team has a wide variety...

Software Test Engineer, HIL

  • Garden Grove, CA (7 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (7 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Develop test-framework software for executing and automating test-cases using a combination of off-the-shelf and in-house developed tools....

Fluid Test Engineer II, Pipeline

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 8 days ago

FLUID TEST ENGINEER II We are currently seeking a Fluid Test Engineer II for future opportunities Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA....

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Salary for Test Engineer Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireQualityControl research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Test Engineers in Costa Mesa, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.2%
Master's Degree
24.7%
High School or GED
10.3%
Associate's Degree
9.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Test Engineers in Costa Mesa, CA
4-6 years
22.2%
Less than 1 year
22.2%
1-2 years
18.5%
2-4 years
18.5%
None
11.1%
6-8 years
7.4%



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