Senior Quality Control Engineer: Process & Quality Leader

VideoRay; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental vision

401K with company matching

a 9/80 work schedule

a paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Senior Quality Control Engineer to ensure product quality across customer and product domains, driving CAPA, GMP-like processes, and robust inspection gates throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires extensive experience with quality systems, ISO/AS standards, and leadership in cross-functional teams to drive defect reduction and process improvement. ITAR compliance applies where relevant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 8–12 years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of DMAIC, FMEA, APQP, SPC, Gage R&R and lean manufacturing.
• Knowlege of ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9102 standards and audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance and quality control plans for CUAS components and systems.
• Define quality metrics, testing methodologies, and inspection procedures.
• Coordinate with Quality Technicians and inspectors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust manufacturing processes and defined inspection/test gates.
• Lead APQP activities and PPAP processes.
• Drive corrective actions and root-cause analysis.
• Perform risk assessments and use FMEA to prioritize risks.
• Lead MRB reviews and ensure timely disposition of nonconforming product.

Skills

DMAIC

FMEA

APQP

SPC

Gage R&R

ISO 9001

AS9100

AS9102

DFMEA/ PFMEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Quality testing equipment

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Senior Quality Control Engineer to ensure product quality across customer and product domains, driving CAPA, GMP-like processes, and robust inspection gates throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires extensive experience with quality systems, ISO/AS standards, and leadership in cross-functional teams to drive defect reduction and process improvement. ITAR compliance applies where relevant.