Drone Manufacturing Quality Engineer — Process Excellence & Impact

Apellix; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and federal holidays

100% paid healthcare with counseling/0

Telehealth services

Job summary

Apellix is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to advance product quality, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement across our drone production. You will partner with production and engineering to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

You will analyze data, lead CAPA investigations, drive supplier quality, and support audits while mentoring staff on quality standards. This role is on-site in Jacksonville, FL and offers a fast-paced environment with meaningful

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing quality engineering role.
• Knowledge of quality systems, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality-related software tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes and procedures.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify quality trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead investigations of nonconforming products and implement CAPA.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with applicable quality standards.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve process capability and reduce defects.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and FMEA.
• Develop and monitor key quality metrics, including scrap, rework, yield, and customer complaints.
• Review and approve quality documentation, inspection plans, and control plans.
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve supplier performance.
• Support new product introductions and process validation activities.
• Train employees on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.

Skills

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Statistical analysis

Quality systems

Continuous improvement

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Quality software tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality Management/Manufacturing or related field

Tools

Quality software tools

MS Office

FMEA

Job description

Apellix is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to advance product quality, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement across our drone production. You will partner with production and engineering to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

You will analyze data, lead CAPA investigations, drive supplier quality, and support audits while mentoring staff on quality standards. This role is on-site in Jacksonville, FL and offers a fast-paced environment with meaningful