Quality Control Engineer

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

The qualified candidate will be expected to work as part of cross functional project teams to ensure high quality products are released. The candidate must have experience writing and executing manual test plans/test cases, documenting defects and producing project status reports.

On any given day, the selected candidate may be asked to:

• Develop, revise and audit Quality systems and procedures as directed by management to ensure documentation is compliant to current practices an ISO9001 & ISO15288.

• Set up and support various manufacturing QC processes.

• Gather and analyze performance data (scrap, rejections, defects, rework) to aid in the development of process improvement projects. As needed, coordinate across other production and functional areas to ensure maximum quality and efficiencies are achieved.

• Possibility of up to 5% of travel.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have bachelor's degree (BS) in a Quality/Engineering subject from four-year college or university with 5+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Certificates, licenses and registrations required: Preferably ASQ ISO9001 Auditor or equivalent.

• Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite; PLM Engineering database, etc.

• ISO9001 or AS9100 QMS documentation & auditing experience.

• FAI, IQC, Process QC and/or Final QC support and RCA experience or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree (MS) in a Quality/Engineering subject.

• CostPoint inventory Software experience.

• Experience with 6 Sigma, Lean & statistical techniques.

• Experience in Aerospace or similar government regulated industry.

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required