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Test Engineer Jobs in Santa Barbara-Santa Maria Area at Cindavi
Title: Test Engineer
Company: Cindavi
Location: Santa Barbara-Santa Maria Area
Tired of being stuck behind a desk? We are looking for a mechanically inclined engineer who thrives in the lab, on the production floor, and at the center of complex problem-solving.
Job Description:
As an employee-owned leader in life safety equipment, we combine purpose-driven innovation with a culture of true ownership. We are seeking a proactive, mechanically inclined Quality, Test & Compliance Engineer to support our global operations and drive continuous improvement across our products, systems, and manufacturing processes. This is a highly hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems and is comfortable working at a computer, in a test lab, and right on the production floor. Every team member here has a voice, a stake, and a meaningful impact on the products we build and the rescue professionals we serve.
What You Will Do:
- Partner closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to diagnose, test, and resolve a wide range of product and process challenges.
- Evaluate components firsthand, perform functional and validation testing, assess tolerances and fit, and investigate failures at their source.
- Lead thorough root cause investigations and develop effective corrective and preventive actions to ensure product excellence.
- Translate production insights and data into sustainable engineering and quality improvements.
- Design, fabricate, and maintain inspection fixtures, gauges, and test equipment to support automation and improve efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience required.
- Five to seven years of experience in manufacturing, inspection, or quality assurance environments.
- Extensive hands-on capability in working with tools, machines, and equipment.
- A strong understanding of dimensional inspection, functional testing, and defect identification.
- Experience with nonconformance reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Proficiency in machining, fabrication, welding, and fixture design.
- The ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
Why Join Us?
We are a passionate and purpose-driven team, proud to serve the rescue and rope access communities with the world’s most trusted life safety equipment. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and service is rooted in a shared dedication to those who risk their lives to protect and save others. If you are ready to make a tangible impact and take ownership of your work, apply now to join our team!
