Program Quality Engineer

Precision Personnel • Burlington, VT

22h

About The Position

Program Quality Engineer Position Summary: Seeking a Program Quality Engineer to ensure the highest levels of quality across all phases of our electric aviation programs. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise, program management skills, and a deep understanding of aerospace quality standards to drive program success, ensure compliance, and promote continuous improvement. How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation: Serve as the primary quality interface for assigned programs & projects, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), customer requirements, and company policies Develop, implement, and maintain program-specific quality plans, including risk assessments, inspection & verification plans, and customer deliverables. Work closely with engineering, program operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and test teams to monitor product and process quality throughout the program lifecycle. Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions (CAPA) for quality issues and nonconformances Support design reviews, program reviews, and certification activities with a focus on quality assurance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in processes, tooling, and documentation to enhance program quality and efficiency. Generate and present quality metrics, reports, and program updates to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, aviation, or high-reliability manufacturing environments, preferably in the aviation or defense industries.
• Proven experience in program-level quality engineering, risk management, and CAPA processes.
• Proficient with statistical tools, root cause analysis methods, and quality management software.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative, and evolving environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electric propulsion systems, battery technology, or aviation software
• Familiarity with aviation standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., AS9100, FAA/EASA guidelines).
• Six Sigma or Lean certification.
• APQP and PPAP expertise
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for reliability (DFR) principles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary quality interface for assigned programs & projects, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), customer requirements, and company policies
• Develop, implement, and maintain program-specific quality plans, including risk assessments, inspection & verification plans, and customer deliverables.
• Work closely with engineering, program operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and test teams to monitor product and process quality throughout the program lifecycle.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions (CAPA) for quality issues and nonconformances
• Support design reviews, program reviews, and certification activities with a focus on quality assurance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in processes, tooling, and documentation to enhance program quality and efficiency.
• Generate and present quality metrics, reports, and program updates to stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

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