Quality Engineer

Young Community Developers • Irvine, CA

39d • $115,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a full-time position at the Irvine site of DZYNE Technologies LLC. The primary goal of this role is to ensure that products meet company quality standards and regulatory requirements. The Quality Engineer manages product performance, conducts audits, and drives continuous improvement to prevent defects and reduce variation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) or a related technical field.
• 5 to 10+ years in quality, manufacturing, or hardware engineering within aerospace, defense, or unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
• Understand mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in GD&T, and IPC soldering/assembly standards.
• Provide technical support and optimize system performance for end-users.
• Working knowledge of AS9001 or ISO 9001 or other major Quality Management Systems
• Strong Collaboration & Communication: Ability to interface effectively with many internal and external groups

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in quality tools (QCP, FMEA), and Six Sigma or LEAN methodology
• Knowledge in quality tools (APQP, PPAP, MSA), and LEAN /Six Sigma methodology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production by monitoring operations, enforcing company quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve FAIs per AS9102 requirements.
• Work with Engineering to ensure a "flawless" transition from a product's design phase into full-scale mass production. This includes but is not limited to KPCs identification, QCP development, DFM review, and product assessment and qualification.
• Lead failure analysis, Material Review Board (MRB) activities, and investigations to resolve assembly or field anomalies
• Maintain compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001 standards, defining inspection criteria, control plans, and supporting development of test procedures
• Review drawings as part of the pre-release drawing review process
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve their manufacturing processes, utilizing tools like Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Participate in internal audits to ensure the effective implementation of Quality Management System.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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