CareerPlan

Quality Engineer Electro-Mechanical Assembly

HQFull-time$101k2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Own electro-mechanical build quality across the factory for high-performance unmanned systems, acting as the first responder for assembly and integration issues from components to final vehicle.

Role type

Senior IC quality engineer (electro-mechanical hardware manufacturing)

Builds

High-performance unmanned systems (drones)

Domain

Defense technology / Unmanned systems

Required skills

electro-mechanical hardware manufacturing, GD&T, hands-on metrology, electro-mechanical assembly processes, SQL, Python

Preferred skills

high-volume production support, RCCA/structured problem solving, PFMEA, IPC/WHMA-A-620, brushless motors, vibration/shock/thermal effects, ISO 9001/AS9100, drones/RC hardware

Technologies

SQL, Python, CMM, multimeters, power supplies

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day electro-mechanical build quality across the factory; Act as first responder for quality issues on the line; Lead root cause investigations on electro-mechanical defects; Track line metrics (FPY, defect Pareto, scrap and rework, escapes) and use SPC; Run regular build quality reviews on defect trends; Partner with manufacturing and engineering to add in-line checks and error-proofing; Drive design for quality (DFQ) by feeding line defect data back to engineering; Create and maintain inspection plans and first article inspections; Review work instructions and inspection criteria; Certify inspectors and operators and own the measurement and calibration program.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC