Quality Manufacturing Engineer

Quality Manufacturing Engineer WET (Design) – Sun Valley, CA At WET, we create some of the world’s most iconic water features - where advanced manufacturing, engineering precision, and artistic vision come together to deliver unforgettable experiences. From the Fountains of Bellagio to the Dubai Fountain, our work operates on a global stage and demands uncompromising quality, reliability, and performance. This is not a traditional quality role. It is an opportunity to build and own quality from the ground up. The Opportunity We are seeking a seasoned Quality Manufacturing Engineer to establish, lead, and continuously evolve quality systems across a highly dynamic, low-volume/high-complexity manufacturing environment. Reporting directly to the VP of Manufacturing, this role will have the autonomy and responsibility to define what “good” looks like - from inspection methodologies to quality management systems to shop-floor execution. You will be equally comfortable architecting systems and rolling up your sleeves on the floor - working across machining, welding, sheet metal, injection molding, and final assembly (Finale) to ensure every component meets the standard required for world-class performance. If you are someone who has built quality systems - not just maintained them - and thrives in environments where structure needs to be created, this role offers a rare level of ownership and impact. Role Overview The Quality Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for driving product and process quality across the full manufacturing lifecycle - from incoming materials through final assembly readiness. This role blends hands-on inspection, root cause analysis, and system-level quality engineering, ensuring that what we design can be built repeatedly, reliably, and at the highest standard. You will serve as a key partner to Manufacturing Engineering and Production Leadership, helping translate design intent into manufacturable, inspectable, and repeatable outcomes. What You’ll Do Quality Systems & Ownership

• Evaluate, select, and implement scalable Quality Management Systems (QMS) appropriate for a custom, high-spec manufacturing environment
• Establish and maintain core quality processes including control plans, PFMEAs, inspection strategies, and documentation standards
• Build and refine inspection frameworks that support both prototype and production-level work
• Drive continuous improvement of quality systems, ensuring they evolve with product and process complexity

Hands-On Quality Execution

• Perform and support inspections across incoming, in-process, and final assemblies using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, CMM, and FARO Arm
• Develop and execute CMM/FARO programs (PC-DMIS preferred) to validate complex geometries and tight tolerances
• Partner directly with machinists, welders, fabricators, and assembly teams to resolve issues in real time
• Ensure parts flowing into Finale meet fit, function, and performance requirements

Problem Solving & Process Improvement

• Lead root cause investigations for nonconformances using structured methodologies; implement corrective and preventive actions that stick
• Identify variation drivers across processes and work cross-functionally to improve repeatability and reliability
• Support new product introduction through first article inspections, validation planning, and release criteria
• Track and analyze quality trends, proactively identifying risks and driving mitigation strategies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers to align design intent with manufacturing capability and inspection methods
• Partner with Production Leadership to prioritize work, remove roadblocks, and maintain flow
• Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams, ensuring alignment on quality expectations and outcomes

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in quality engineering within complex manufacturing environments
• Proven experience building, implementing, and improving QMS and quality frameworks, not just maintaining them
• Strong hands-on expertise with precision measurement tools and inspection techniques
• Direct experience with CMM and/or FARO Arm; PC-DMIS or similar software preferred
• Deep understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, and inspection planning
• Demonstrated success working on the shop floor with machining, welding, fabrication, molding, and/or assembly teams
• Strong root cause analysis skills with a bias toward practical, sustainable solutions
• Excellent communication skills; able to influence across engineering, production, and leadership

Preferred Experience

• Low-volume, high-mix or custom manufacturing environments
• Prototype, R&D, or highly engineered product development settings
• Experience in themed entertainment, aerospace, or other high-spec industries
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies

Why WET At WET, quality is not a checkpoint - it is embedded in everything we build. The systems you create and the standards you uphold will directly impact the performance of installations seen by millions around the world. This role offers a rare combination of technical depth, creative challenge, and real ownership. You won’t inherit a rigid system - you’ll help define it. You won’t be removed from the work - you’ll be in it, shaping outcomes in real time. If you’re a hands-on Quality Manufacturing Engineer who wants to build, influence, and elevate quality in a truly unique manufacturing environment, we’d like to connect.