Senior Quality Engineer - Lead End-to-End Quality & CAPA

AeroVironment, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 91,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to ensure product quality from development to sustainment and to collaborate with program, product, and operations teams to reduce cost and flow disruptions. The role emphasizes visual KPIs, robust problem reporting, and CAPA for nonconformances.

The position requires strong knowledge of DMAIC, FMEA, APQP, SPC, Gage R&R, and lean methodologies, plus experience with ISO 9001/AS9100/AS9102 standards and audits. IPC standards familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
• 5–8 years of related quality engineering experience.
• Proficient in DMAIC, FMEA, APQP, SPC, Gage R&R, and lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS9102 standards and audits.
• Familiar with IPC_A_610 and IPC/WHMA_A_620 standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance and control plans across the product lifecycle. Define quality metrics, testing methodologies, and inspection procedures to ensure adherence to quality standards from development through production and sustainment.
• Lead MRB and investigations into nonconformances, driving corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Coordinate internal and supplier audits; analyze quality data to drive continuous improvements across programs.

Skills

DMAIC

FMEA

APQP

SPC

Gage R&R

Lean

Quality planning

CAPA

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Quality Management Systems

MRB process

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to ensure product quality from development to sustainment and to collaborate with program, product, and operations teams to reduce cost and flow disruptions. The role emphasizes visual KPIs, robust problem reporting, and CAPA for nonconformances.

The position requires strong knowledge of DMAIC, FMEA, APQP, SPC, Gage R&R, and lean methodologies, plus experience with ISO 9001/AS9100/AS9102 standards and audits. IPC standards familiarity is a plus.