Jorge Marquez Zepeda
About Jorge Marquez Zepeda
Jorge Marquez Zepeda is a Staff Supplier Quality Engineer at General Atomics, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in quality engineering across multiple aerospace companies and holds a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California.
Work at General Atomics
Jorge Marquez Zepeda has been employed at General Atomics as a Staff Supplier Quality Engineer since 2019. He serves as the sole Supplier Quality Engineer assigned to the Hellfire Laser Program, where he has expanded his knowledge of optical components and processes. His role includes preparing detailed technical and quality-related reports for management, performing product surveillance, and conducting Quality Management System audits. He collaborates closely with the Defense Contractor Management Agency to review technical documents submitted in accordance with government requirements.
Previous Experience in Quality Engineering
Prior to his current position, Jorge worked at several notable companies in quality engineering roles. He was a Senior Quality & Reliability Engineer II at TE Connectivity from 2015 to 2017 in Ciudad de Tijuana, Mexico. He also served as a Sr. Principal Quality Engineer (Lead) at Northrop Grumman Corporation from 2017 to 2019 in Kearny Mesa, California. His experience includes troubleshooting failed electrical and optical components for the Hellfire Laser and Nuclear programs, as well as leading Supplier Quality Development initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Jorge Marquez Zepeda holds a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California, which he completed between 2015 and 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Northridge, from 1999 to 2007. His educational background supports his extensive experience in quality engineering and supplier quality management.
Background in Engineering Roles
Jorge has a diverse background in engineering roles across various companies. He worked at Lockheed Martin as a College Student Tech Sr. from 2006 to 2007, and at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems as an MRB Liaison/Structural Engineer from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he was a Senior Structural MRB Engineer at UTC Aerospace Systems from 2013 to 2015. His early career also included a brief role as a Project Engineer at VACCO Industries in 2012.
Quality Management and Auditing
In his current and previous roles, Jorge has demonstrated expertise in quality management and auditing. He determines the need for Source Inspections and performs inspections according to drawing requirements for mission-critical components. He has conducted Approved Supplier List qualification audits and has been involved in defining and streamlining the role of Supplier Quality Engineers within the quality organization.