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AV · 1 day ago

Lead Quality Engineer (Hardware Products and Manufacturing Processes)

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$93K/yr - $132K/yr

8+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. They are seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to join their Quality Team, focusing on ensuring that products and processes meet established standards and regulations, particularly for the Kinetic Interceptor Program.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance and quality control plans for forward leaning DoD weapon systems

Define quality metrics, testing methodologies, and inspection procedures to ensure adherence to quality standards throughout the product lifecycle

Review manufacturing planning to align quality control points and data collection

Collaborate with program team to plan and conduct quality assurance audits across the Kinetic Interceptors team and ensure compliance to quality standards and specifications

Collaborate with engineering teams to establish quality requirements, specifications, and standards for new product development projects

Conduct design reviews to evaluate weapon system designs for manufacturability, reliability, and compliance with quality standards and regulations

Provide input on design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) considerations to optimize product quality and efficiency

Perform risk assessments and analysis on designs to identify potential quality and reliability risks, and develop mitigation strategies to address them

Utilize tools such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to systematically assess and prioritize design risks and develop appropriate risk mitigation plans

Develop and execute verification and validation tests to ensure that designs meet quality requirements and specifications

Coordinate testing activities with design and testing teams, analyze test results, and provide recommendations for design improvements or modifications as needed

Conduct thorough testing and inspection of hardware/software components and assemblies to identify defects, deviations, and non-conformities

Perform functional, reliability, environmental, and performance testing to validate system specifications and requirements

Document and track defects using designated Quality Management Systems, prioritize issues based on severity and impact, and collaborate with engineering teams to implement corrective actions

Investigate root causes of defects and non-conformities and propose preventive measures to mitigate future occurrences

Continuously evaluate and improve quality control processes and procedures to enhance system quality, efficiency, and reliability

Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and standardization to minimize errors and improve productivity

Collaborate with sub-contractors and suppliers to establish quality requirements, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications

Monitor sub-contractor and supplier performance, address quality issues proactively, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall system quality

Prepare detailed quality documentation, including inspection reports, test plans, and quality records, to provide traceability and accountability for quality activities

Generate regular quality performance reports and metrics to track key quality indicators and communicate performance trends to stakeholders