Build Reliability Engineer
Core
Own quality and reliability for aircraft systems from NPI through flight testing and scale, blending process development, failure investigation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Role type
Build Reliability Engineer (Hardware/Defense)
Builds
Autonomous defense platforms (aircraft systems)
Domain
Defense / Aerospace Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
process development, failure investigation, root cause analysis, DFM optimization, QMS maturation, supplier quality management, training development, continuous improvement, GD&T, tolerance analysis
Preferred skills
aerospace/defense manufacturing experience, avionics/jet engines/SRMs/composites knowledge, AS9100/ISO 9001, Lean/Six Sigma, PFMEA/control plans, precision inspection methods, CAD, data analysis tools
Technologies
NX, SolidWorks, SPC, Minitab, CMM, vision/laser systems
Responsibilities
Develop manufacturing, integration, assembly, welding, NDE, cleanliness, and checkouts processes; Replicate processes and enforce consistency across work centers; Partner with design teams to optimize DFM; Investigate production/test/field issues and lead root cause analysis; Develop, implement, and validate manufacturing/inspection processes and Lean quality controls; Create training for production and inspection processes; Conduct build quality reviews and enforce standards; Support supplier quality and incoming inspection; Own QMS maturation toward AS9100/ISO 9001 certification
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
