Quality Engineer III - Process Improvement & Compliance

AeroVironment, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer (QE) III to own overall product and service quality. You will engage CI resources to eliminate cost drivers, implement visual KPI metrics, and establish robust CAPA and non-conformance documentation.

This role may focus on customer or product quality in addition to core duties. You will coordinate with quality technicians, lead corrective actions, participate in PRR and inspection activities, and drive improvements across processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5–8 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of DMAIC, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, and Gage R&R methods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with Quality Technicians and inspectors.
• Train on BMS procedures and support internal auditing.
• Drive corrective action and failure analysis.
• Participate in Product Readiness Reviews and Final Inspection activities.
• Provide guidance on quality improvement strategies and workmanship criteria.
• Perform process capability analyses and implement Inspection and Quality Plans.
• Conduct internal audits of QMS, purchasing, contract review, and manufacturing.
• Drive trend improvements in internal and external quality.
• Communicate with customers to understand needs and expectations.
• Review engineering specs to ensure quality and reliability requirements.
• Work to reduce defects via data analysis and team problem solving.
• Review contracts to flow down requirements to all functions.
• Perform PPAPs and liaise on NPI and first article inspection.

Skills

DMAIC

FMEA

PPAP

SPC

Gage R&R

Lean manufacturing

Quality improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

ISO 9001/AS9100

AS9102

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer (QE) III to own overall product and service quality. You will engage CI resources to eliminate cost drivers, implement visual KPI metrics, and establish robust CAPA and non-conformance documentation.

This role may focus on customer or product quality in addition to core duties. You will coordinate with quality technicians, lead corrective actions, participate in PRR and inspection activities, and drive improvements across processes.