Sr. Product Quality Engineer - Flight Test

📋 Description

• Embedded quality contributor for flight test operations, inspecting and dispositioning airframe
• Assist with hardware, documentation, and tooling preparation for company and FAA conformity
• Conduct Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions and apply Root Cause & Corrective Action
• Develop and maintain electronic inspection plans within MES to ensure consistent verification
• Apply ASME Y14.5 GD&T principles to review 2D drawings and 3D Model-Based Definitions (MBD)
• Partner closely with Design, Aircraft Integration, and Test Operations to feed flight line

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent
• Direct, hands-on experience supporting active flight lines, flight test centers, or aircraft hanger
• Applied working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and
• Proven experience with AS19102 First Article Inspections (FAI), MRB dispositioning, and FAA
• Experience navigating PLM, MES, and ERP platforms (e.g., Teamcenter, SAP) to execute inspection
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, solve complex technical problems with minimal guidance

🎁 Benefits

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license or FAA Designee credentials (DMAR, DAR, or DER)
• Experience with composite structural assembly, high-voltage battery systems, or complex aircraft
• Hands-on experience with APQP methodologies (AS9145), PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Statistical
• Familiarity with AS9100, AS9102, AS9103, and AS6500 standards
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Exposure to eVTOL, urban air mobility (UAM), or prototype aircraft development programs