Quality Engineer

World View•Tucson, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer will work closely with the Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams. This individual is responsible for investigating, analyzing, and correcting systemic problems in quality, production, and process control to support World View’s Remote Sensing and Space Tourism initiatives. The role ensures that manufacturing and maintenance processes comply with rigorous aerospace standards, federal regulations, and mission-safety requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent technical experience.
Strong working knowledge and direct application of AS9145 (APQP/PPAP), AS9110C, and 14 CFR Part 145 FAA repair station regulations. Core competency in AS9100/ISO9001 is required.
Advanced knowledge of electronics workmanship standards in accordance with IPC-A-610 and cable/wire harness assemblies per IPC/WHMA-A-620.
Working knowledge of advanced manufacturing materials, including injection-molded/extruded thermoplastics, films, or specialized aerospace structures.
Proven ability to apply structured lean manufacturing principles and advanced root cause analysis tools to complex systems.
High level of independence in determining engineering approaches, structuring workloads, and managing cross-functional projects.
Strong ability to synthesize complex defect data, track financial/cost impacts of quality failures, and present metrics clearly to senior leadership.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven track record of building alignment between production technicians, design engineers, and regulatory stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve the site Quality Management System compliance to AS9100D/ISO9001, integrating AS9110C requirements for flight asset maintenance and continuous airworthiness.
Ensure manufacturing and repair activities conform to 14 CFR Part 145 standards where applicable, overseeing documentation, training compliance, and component traceability.
Establish, implement, and maintain robust control plans, inspection criteria, and associated quality documentation. Conduct regular product, process, and system audits.
Maintain full authority to stop production or flight-hardware processing in the event of non-conforming material manufacture, unsafe practices, or unacceptable process drift.
Lead the execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning (AS9145) frameworks to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and major design transitions.
Champion the development, deployment, and iterative refinement of Design and Process FMEAs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) across cross-functional teams.
Coordinate and execute advanced sample approvals, including comprehensive First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102.
Promote and implement advanced quality tools, including Six Sigma methodologies, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Lead cross-functional Material Review Boards (MRB) to perform robust root cause analysis, implementing permanent Corrective and Preventive Actions (RCCA / 8D) for internal, supplier, or customer-facing failures.
Monitor and report on internal quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including scrap rates, rework levels, cost of poor quality, and internal Parts Per Million (PPM) metrics.
Serve as the primary quality interface between manufacturing teams and engineering to resolve product specification discrepancies as quickly as possible without compromising safety.