Avav
Quality Engineer / CAM - Space Technologies
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Sponsorship not specified$91k-$139kDetected 15 days ago
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About the role
- This role includes both customer_facing quality and internal product quality responsibilities.
- ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR").
- A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance and quality control plans for components and systems across the product lifecycle.
- Perform process capability analysis on key characteristics and implement inspection and quality plans.
- Review customer contracts and purchase orders, flow down quality requirements, and collaborate with customer representatives to ensure mutual understanding of requirements and expectations.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to establish quality requirements, specifications, and standards for new product development.
- Provide input on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) to optimize product quality and efficiency.
- Perform risk assessments and analysis on designs to identify potential quality and reliability risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Utilize tools such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to systematically assess and prioritize risks and develop appropriate risk mitigation plans.
- Lead Quality's contribution to Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), ensuring robust planning across all phases (Plan & Define, Product Design & Development, Process Design & Development, Validation, and Launch) and embedding quality requirements into design and manufacturing processes.
- Analyze internal and external quality performance and drive measurable improvements aligned with strategic business objectives.
- Document and track defects using designated Quality Management Systems, prioritize issues based on severity and impact, and collaborate with cross functional teams to implement corrective actions.
Requirements
- (Required Skills & Experience)
Skills
- AV isn't for everyone.
- The best of the best.
- Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do.
- AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.
Compensation
- $91,000 - $138,750
Benefits
- AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
- For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
Company info
- http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
- We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
- Principals only need apply.
- NO agencies please.
- Founded by legendary innovator Dr.
Equal opportunity
- We are proud to be an EEO/AA
- Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Visa & Work Authorization
- In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose tec
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