Sr Quality Engineer

Ideal Aerosmith•Grand Forks, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ideal Aerosmith is a leading supplier of precision inertial guidance test systems, flight motion simulators, innovative defense solutions in support of the warfighter, and a premier provider of aerospace test engineering services, ATE system engineering, and quality contract manufacturing services to the aerospace industry. We're experts and we earn that title every day with our customers through innovative engineering, manufacturing, and sustainment of world-class motion and electric test solutions and services. Here, we don’t just solve complex problems - we redefine what’s possible. Every role at Ideal Aerosmith supports a lean culture through continuous improvement - ongoing, incremental enhancements to products, processes, or services aimed at reducing waste and boosting efficiency, customer service, and performance. With a team of skilled problem solvers and a culture that thrives on tackling challenges head-on, we are dedicated to our clients' success. Enjoy competitive benefits, a supportive work environment, and every other Friday off to recharge. We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to architect, establish, and scale the end-to-end quality system supporting system-level integration and production of our Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) programs. This role is responsible for building quality processes from the ground up and ensuring disciplined execution across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and test functions as programs transition from development to rate production. The position partners closely with cross-functional teams to ensure products are built in compliance with configuration, contractual, and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of first-pass yield, repeatability, and production readiness. The ideal candidate has experience in aerospace or complex electromechanical environments, with a strong foundation in quality systems, inspection planning, root cause analysis, and production quality control. This role plays a critical function in transitioning advanced platforms from prototype builds to rate-capable production by ensuring robust quality processes are embedded early and scale effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline.
7–12+ years of experience in aerospace or complex electromechanical manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated experience establishing or significantly expanding manufacturing capability in a new or growing production environment.
Experience implementing and maintaining quality systems in regulated or defense environments
Strong experience with inspection planning, RCCA, and CAPA methodologies.
Experience supporting production environments transitioning from prototype to production.
Familiarity with configuration-controlled manufacturing environments.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
Due to federal contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systems-level mindset
Ability to lead RCCA efforts and drive data-driven decision making
High attention to detail and documentation discipline
Ability to operate effectively in fast-scaling production environments
Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills
Ability to influence quality outcomes without direct authority
Ability to work on-site in a production environment
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 45 pounds
Ability to work around electromechanical systems and production equipment