Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Requirements

• Degree in a field of STEM (B.S. level or equivalent).
• 3-5+ years of experience in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA)
• 3-5+ years of developing PFMEA, Control Plans and/or Inspection Plans
• 3-5+ years of experience in supporting and working with Quality Management System (QMS).
• 3-5+ years of experience in interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall quality management of a V-BAT aircraft module, overseeing New Product Introduction (NPI), Supplier Quality, and Product Quality processes.
• Serve as the systems expert for Shield AI’s Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring effective execution through mastery of processes, documentation, and data management.
• Drive continuous improvement by defining, updating, and streamlining essential quality documentation and activities.
• Collaborate closely with design and manufacturing teams to support the design development process.
• Provide expertise in quality assurance, process optimization, risk assessment and management, and strategies for verification, validation, and capability qualification.
• Identify and integrate industry standards to ensure the successful delivery of the V-BAT aircraft.
• Develop and evaluate inspection and testing methods, tools, and equipment to uphold product integrity.
• Conduct assessments to determine accountability and cost implications for products, materials, or processes that deviate from established standards and specifications.
• Review and refine quality systems to identify gaps, implement corrective actions, and ensure consistent adherence to reliable standards.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation to meet regulatory and operational requirements.
• Manage non-conformance processes, including providing material review dispositions.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to identify underlying issues, implement effective corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical: IPC-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies), IPC-620 (Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies)
• Industrial Experience: Aerospace sector, Defense sector, Automotive sector
• Techniques & Methodologies: Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen (Continuous Improvement), Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility (Gage R&R).
• Regulatory & Standards: Experience in a regulated environment such as AS9100 and ISO9001
• Miscellaneous: Supplier Quality Management and Assurance, Process improvements and Experience or interest in model aviation or unmanned crafts.