Product Quality Engineer - Electric Aircraft

Apera; Vermont; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apera in Vermont is seeking a Product Quality Engineer to own quality processes across the product lifecycle, from design through production and field operations, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, airworthiness, and supply chain.

You will lead root cause analysis, CAPA and PMA activities, ensure FAA/EASA compliance, establish quality metrics, review changes and test plans, and drive continuous improvement across the programme.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in aerospace, aviation, or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Experience with programme-level quality engineering, risk management, and CAPA processes.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools: FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis, and SPC.
• Proficiency with statistical tools and quality management software.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes across product development and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Airworthiness, Programme Operations, and Supply Chain to identify and mitigate quality risks.
• Perform root cause analysis, failure investigations, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulatory standards including FAA and EASA requirements.
• Establish and monitor key quality metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Review design changes, engineering specifications, and test plans for quality implications.
• Participate in product testing, validation, and verification to confirm conformance to requirements.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts to address complex product and process issues.
• Provide training and guidance on quality standards, tools, and methodologies.

Skills

FMEA

8D

Root cause analysis

SPC

Quality management software

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Statistical tools

Quality management software

Job description

Apera in Vermont is seeking a Product Quality Engineer to own quality processes across the product lifecycle, from design through production and field operations, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, airworthiness, and supply chain.

You will lead root cause analysis, CAPA and PMA activities, ensure FAA/EASA compliance, establish quality metrics, review changes and test plans, and drive continuous improvement across the programme.