CAPA (Correction and Preventive Action) Engineer

CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) Engineer

Job Summary

ESAero is seeking a Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Engineer to support and strengthen our Mission Assurance team through effective oversight and implementation of corrective and preventive action processes. In this key role, you will support and lead root cause investigations, oversee timely and compliant CAPA execution, and collaborate across departments to ensure issues are resolved at their source.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead the lifecycle of both corrective and preventive actions, ensuring timely initiation, investigation, implementation, verification, and closure.
• Conduct structured root cause analyses using methods such as 5‑Why, Fishbone, 8D, Fault Tree, or other analysis methodologies to drive effective investigations.
• Perform and lead perform failure investigations, using findings, data, and test results to drive effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop and implement robust corrective and preventive action plans to eliminate the recurrence of issues and strengthen processes.
• Monitor CAPA progress, maintain accurate records, and ensure all documentation meets internal and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze trends in corrective actions, nonconformances, audit findings, and customer feedback to proactively identify systemic issues.
• Prepare clear, data‑driven reports that communicate investigation results, risk assessments, and CAPA effectiveness to leadership.
• Support internal and external audits by providing objective evidence of CAPA effectiveness, status updates, and historical data as needed.
• Maintain and improve CAPA processes, templates, and tools to enhance efficiency and consistency across the organization.
• Ensure CAPA activities align with ISO 9001, AS9100, and customer‑specific quality requirements.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement by coaching teams on       effective problem‑solving and CAPA best practices

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an engineering or quality role.
• Experience conducting CAPA activities.
• Hands-on experience working within ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar QMS frameworks.
• Six Sigma certification.
• Experience operating in manufacturing environments.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with proven success collaborating across teams.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in an engineering or quality-related field.
• Extensive experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent QMS standards.
• Background in aerospace or a comparable technical industry.
• Hands-on expertise with various manufacturing processes.

Company Overview:

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) is a leader in aerospace engineering, product development, and manufacturing, dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective solutions to the industry. We specialize in cutting-edge system design, rapid product development, precision manufacturing, comprehensive testing, and technology demonstrations to support the evolving needs of the aerospace community. Committed to excellence, on-time delivery, and continuous growth, we invest in infrastructure to expand our manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities while maintaining the highest standards of engineering services. 

At ESAero, we don’t just build products, we engineer solutions that propel  

the aerospace industry forward. 

 **This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA**