Aerospace Quality Engineer - UAV & AS9100 Compliance

Uncrewed Engineering Jobs; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Q Limited in Abu Dhabi is seeking a meticulous Quality Engineer to support UAV production quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. Responsibility includes maintaining AS9100 alignment, developing QA documentation, and driving CAPA actions across the supply chain.

The role requires strong root-cause analysis, FAI oversight, and coordination with engineering and production to ensure defect-free assemblies and robust QA processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in quality engineering within manufacturing (UAV/aviation preferred).
• Experience with AS9100 and customer/regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with quality tools (FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D) and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality plans, inspection criteria, and control plans for UAV components and assemblies.
• Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) and manage CAPA process.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100 and applicable customer/regulatory requirements.
• Lead or support internal quality audits and prepare for external audits.
• Support supplier quality management, including incoming inspection criteria and corrective actions.

Skills

AS9100 Quality Management System

Aerospace Regulatory Compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Non-Conformance Management

Statistical Process Control

Audit Management

First Article Inspection

Supplier Quality Management

FMEA

Technical Report Writing

MSA

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Quality Engineering

Tools

Odoo

Job description

Air Q Limited in Abu Dhabi is seeking a meticulous Quality Engineer to support UAV production quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. Responsibility includes maintaining AS9100 alignment, developing QA documentation, and driving CAPA actions across the supply chain.

The role requires strong root-cause analysis, FAI oversight, and coordination with engineering and production to ensure defect-free assemblies and robust QA processes.