Senior Quality Engineer - 9/80 Schedule & Impact

VideoRay; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to ensure product quality across the lifecycle. You will partner with program, product, and operations teams to implement robust quality controls, lead CAPA activities, and drive improvements in DFM/ DFA, APQP, MRB, and FMEA processes.

The role emphasizes both customer-facing quality and internal product quality responsibilities, with a focus on data-driven improvements and risk mitigation across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of related quality engineering experience.
• Experience and strong understanding of DMAIC, FMEA, APQP, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gage R&R studies, and lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS9102 standards and audits.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations applicable to manufacturing (e.g., IPC_A_610, IPC/WHMA_A_620).
• Ability to communicate with internal/external customers and suppliers to resolve process gaps and apply specified requirements in a cost_effective manner.
• Knowledge of dimensional inspection measurement systems and their application for the inspection of complex products, including a full understanding of ASME Y14.5 (GD&T), and expertise in mechanical inspection methods and skills.
• Ability to collect, compile, and analyze data using appropriate Six Sigma methods to determine root causes and define effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Demonstrated ability to drive internal and external DPPM (scrap and rework) reduction and on_time delivery (OTD) improvements, both internally and at suppliers.
• Hands_on experience with quality testing equipment, measurement tools, and inspection techniques.
• Experience with creating and documenting Dimensional data packs and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIs).

Responsibilities

• Quality Planning and Engineering: Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance and quality control plans for components and systems across the product lifecycle.
• Define quality metrics, testing methodologies, and inspection procedures to ensure adherence to quality standards from development through production and sustainment.
• Review manufacturing planning to align quality control points and data collection.
• Coordinate work with Quality Technicians and Inspectors as necessary.
• Perform process capability analysis on key characteristics and implement inspection and quality plans.
• Ensure product acceptance criteria reflect the customer's definition of fitness for use.
• Review customer contracts and purchase orders, flow down quality requirements, and collaborate with customer representatives to ensure mutual understanding of requirements and expectations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to establish quality requirements, specifications, and standards for new product development.
• Provide input on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) to optimize product quality and efficiency.
• Perform risk assessments and analysis on designs to identify potential quality and reliability risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Utilize tools such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to systematically assess and prioritize risks and develop appropriate risk mitigation plans.
• Participate in Product Readiness Reviews (PRR) and coordinate Final Inspection activities.
• Participate in the review of engineering specifications to ensure the inclusion of adequate quality and reliability requirements.
• Lead Quality's contribution to Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), ensuring robust planning across all phases and embedding quality requirements into design and manufacturing processes.
• Provide guidance and assistance in quality enhancement strategies and interpretation of workmanship criteria.
• Conduct internal and supplier audit activities, including the quality management system, purchasing, contract review, and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze internal and external quality performance and drive measurable improvements aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Defect Management and Corrective Action: Document and track defects using designated Quality Management Systems, prioritize issues based on severity and impact, and collaborate with cross_functional teams to implement corrective actions.
• Lead complex investigations into product and process nonconformances, field issues, and test escapes, applying advanced problem_solving tools to identify true root cause.
• Lead the Material Review Board (MRB) process for nonconforming product, ensuring timely review, risk assessment, and disposition (use_as_is, rework, repair, scrap) in accordance with quality standards and internal processes.
• Coordinate cross_functional MRB meetings to drive data_based disposition decisions and prevent recurrence of known defects.
• Monitor and report MRB and disposition metrics and recommend improvements to reduce nonconformance.
• Drive corrective action and failure analysis in a timely manner.
• Analyze quality data and perform statistical analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to ensure product quality across the lifecycle. You will partner with program, product, and operations teams to implement robust quality controls, lead CAPA activities, and drive improvements in DFM/ DFA, APQP, MRB, and FMEA processes.

The role emphasizes both customer-facing quality and internal product quality responsibilities, with a focus on data-driven improvements and risk mitigation across programs.