Quality Engineer
Core
Ensuring quality is integrated into the design and production of autonomous, all-electric aircraft (eVTOL) by defining standards for flight-critical hardware and driving systemic improvements in manufacturing and inspection processes.
Role type
Quality Engineer (Aerospace Manufacturing)
Builds
Autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft
Domain
Aerospace / Aviation / Electric Flight
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Quality Management System (QMS) implementation, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), 5 Whys methodology, Ishikawa diagrams, metrology tools (CMM, laser trackers), GD&T interpretation, design drawing critique, autoclave report analysis, manufacturing practices, safety-critical sector experience
Preferred skills
AS9100 manufacturing/quality standards, Six Sigma Green belt, Jira/Confluence usage, sub-assembly experience
Technologies
Google Workspace, Power BI, Atlassian suite, CMM machines, laser trackers
Responsibilities
Serve as primary interface for propulsion and machine shops to align activities with QMS; Partner with Integrated Product Teams to establish and enforce quality requirements; Lead complex problem-solving activities to optimize inspection techniques; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive QMS implementation and manage critical quality processes; Ensure manufacturing and engineering activities maintain compliance with FAA regulatory requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC