Design Quality Engineer

Young Community Developers • Irvine, CA

3d • $105,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense. Based in Irvine, California, we develop and manufacture advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, our technologies are field-proven, scalable, and production-ready. We’re growing fast and looking for innovators ready to make an impact. At DZYNE, you’ll join a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and purpose. We celebrate wins, value diverse perspectives, and support every team member’s success. Ready to do work that matters? Join us!

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in quality engineering, design review, or manufacturing within the aerospace, aviation, or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industries.
• Engineering Knowledge: Understand mechanical and electrical systems.
• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in GD&T
• Compliance: Working knowledge of AS9001 or ISO 9001
• Strong Collaboration & Communication: Ability to interface effectively with many internal and external groups
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) or a related technical field.
• US Person Required.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Six Sigma or LEAN methodology
• Proficiency in IPC soldering/assembly standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform rigorous quality reviews of mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Perform systematic process optimization.
• Critically review mechanical blueprints for adherence to ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) and electrical schematics for compliance with IPC-A-610/WHMA-A-620 standards.
• Inspect multi-layer PCBs, wiring harnesses, and avionics layouts for correct creepage, clearance, thermal relief, and wire gauge sizing.
• Act as the final quality gate for Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), reviewing modified drawings for secondary risks.
• Analyze the handoff between design engineering and the manufacturing floor to streamline and accelerate the drawing release workflow.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis when recurring drawing errors or manufacturing defects escape to the production line.
• Create and maintain robust drawing review checklists and Standard Operating Procedures to institutionalize tribal knowledge and prevent "repeat offender" mistakes.
• Ensure all design control and manufacturing processes comply with AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Participate in internal audits to ensure the effective implementation of Quality Management System.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Give feedback and address Quality related concerns at the inception stage of an Engineering Change Request.
• Assist in the identification and containment of products affected by Engineering Change Notice dispositions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level