Quality Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA -
Engineering
Quality Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Skills Required :
AS9100 Quality Management System
Aerospace Regulatory Compliance (GCAA, EASA, FAA)
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Non-Conformance Management
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Audit Management (Internal/External)
First Article Inspection (FAI) per AS9102
Supplier Quality Management
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Technical Report Writing
Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
Lean Manufacturing Principles
Six Sigma Methodology
Air Q Limited is looking for an analytical and detail-oriented Quality Engineer with a strong quality engineering background in manufacturing, preferably UAV or aviation, to support product quality, compliance, quality systems, and continuous improvement across UAV production.
The role will be responsible for developing and maintaining quality systems, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements across UAV production.
Key Responsibilities 1. Quality Systems & Process Development- Develop, implement, and maintain quality plans, inspection criteria, and control plans for UAV components and assemblies.
- Design and update work instructions, checklists, and acceptance criteria in line with engineering and customer requirements.
- Establish and maintain calibration programs and measurement system analysis (MSA/Gauge R&R) for inspection equipment.
- Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) for recurring or critical non-conformances.
- Own the CAPA process; ensure timely investigation, corrective action, and closure of NCRs.
- Analyze defect and quality trend data to identify systemic issues and drive preventive action.
- Support MRB disposition decisions for non-conforming material.
- Train and mentor inspectors/technicians on quality standards and procedures.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and cycle time.
- Report quality metrics and KPIs to management to support data-driven decisions.
- Maintain compliance with AS9100 and applicable customer/regulatory requirements.
- Lead or support internal quality audits and prepare for external and customer/certification audits.
- Maintain QMS documentation, ensuring revisions are controlled and current.
- Support First Article Inspection (FAI) per AS9102 and release documentation.
- Support NPI and design reviews to ensure manufacturability and inspectability of new designs.
- Support supplier quality management, including incoming inspection criteria, supplier audits, and corrective action requests (SCARs).
The Quality Engineer will be accountable for:
- Overall product quality and compliance performance.
- Effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Supplier and process quality performance.
- Audit and certification readiness.
- Customer Quality Representatives
- Certification / Regulatory Auditors
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Quality Engineering (or related field).
- 3+ years in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment, preferably UAV or aviation.
- Strong knowledge of quality engineering tools and methodologies, including FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, and root cause analysis
. - Experience developing inspection plans, control plans, and quality documentation.
- Working knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace quality requirements.
- Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt) certification preferred.
- Familiarity with ERP/QMS systems (Odoo preferred).
- Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications.
- Strong analytical and cross-functional communication skills.
- Quality-focused mindset with zero-defect…
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