This onsite role offers the chance to stand up and operate a brand-new test lab, shape testing methods, and directly influence product quality standards across well-known consumer brands. With a competitive salary ($100K–$110K) and comprehensive benefits, you’ll join a collaborative, Great Place to Work® culture that values innovation, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. Backed by over 100 years of industry stability and strong private equity support, this is a high-visibility role with exposure to senior leaders, long-term growth potential, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact on testing, claims validation, and quality improvements.

About the Role

We are seeking a Quality/Test Engineer to play a central role in developing, executing, and interpreting product testing programs within a new state-of-the-art test lab. In this role, you will:

• Design and run testing methods for lifecycle claims, durability, and compliance
• Operate and maintain testing equipment, ensuring accurate data output and reporting
• Perform root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to address failures
• Lead packaging claims testing and manage ongoing compliance processes
• Benchmark competitor products and drive continuous improvements from design through production
• Support new product development by embedding testing and quality standards from launch
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, marketing, supply chain, operations, and consumer relations

Why Join Us

• Challenge: Opportunity to stand up and operate a brand-new test lab, design testing methods, and directly influence quality standards. Hands-on work in mechanical product testing across diverse product categories (cookware, bakeware, cleaning products).
• Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA, with a brand-new office and lab environment. Fully onsite role, offering day-to-day engagement with cross-functional teams.
• Advancement: Potential path from QE to Senior QE, and with growth in company scale, possible future leadership roles such as Lab Manager or Quality Engineering Manager. Exposure to high-level stakeholders and critical projects ensures visibility.
• Compensation: Competitive salary ($100K–$110K) with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, FSA, product sampling, and PTO.
• Culture: Collaborative, inclusive workplace recognized as a Great Place to Work®. Small but mighty team with cross-functional exposure, providing high visibility and impact.
• Security: Over 100 years in business with long average employee tenure (8+ years). Privately owned with aggressive growth and modernization goals, ensuring strong backing and long-term stability

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred (Chemical or Industrial Engineering acceptable with relevant product testing experience)
• 4+ years of product testing experience prefferably in a dedicated, in-house lab
• Hands-on experience with physical product testing (durability, lifecycle, claims validation)
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and recommend design/process improvements
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and lab tools such as calipers, tensile meters, and torque meters
• Collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with multiple departments
• Strong communication skills for translating test results to stakeholders
• HACCP/Lean Six Sigma or statistical analysis experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $100,000 – $110,000
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match and FSA
• Paid vacation, PTO programs, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Product sampling and employee discounts