Design Quality Engineer

DZYNE Technologies • Irvine, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

About DZYNE 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! Position Summary This position is a full-time position at the Irvine site of DZYNE Technologies LLC. The primary goal of this role is to ensure technical drawing compliance by performing rigorous quality reviews of mechanical and electrical drawings, and systematic process optimization.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in quality engineering, design review, or manufacturing within the aerospace, aviation, or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industries.
• Understand mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in GD&T.
• Working knowledge of AS9001 or ISO 9001.
• Strong Collaboration & Communication: Ability to interface effectively with many internal and external groups.
• US Person Required.
• This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, employment is contingent upon meeting applicable export control eligibility requirements and compliance obligations.
• 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

• 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.
• Annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

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