Pivotal Systems
Quality Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Sponsorship not specified$101k-$125kDetected 69 days ago
GD&TMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringFirewallCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
- Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in 2026.
- Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments.
Responsibilities
- Lead quality assurance activities for composite manufacturing processes including pre-preg layup, cure, machining, bonding, and assembly.
- Develop, implement, and maintain inspection criteria for composite parts, assemblies, and tooling.
- Perform detailed inspections of composite components, interpreting engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications.
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to design quality into processes, identifying root causes and implementing corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), Material Review Board (MRB) actions, and support disposition decisions.
- Develop work instructions, process control plans, and inspection procedures tailored to composite production.
- Support supplier quality engineering for incoming composite materials and outsourced components.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, statistical process control (SPC), and risk-based quality planning.
- We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market.
- Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace composites manufacturing and quality engineering.
- Deep knowledge of pre-preg composite layup, autoclave/oven cure cycles, NDI/NDT methods (UT, X-ray, visual), and part acceptance criteria.
- Familiarity with AS9100D, ISO 9001, and aerospace quality systems.
- Experience with MRB, NCR, and corrective action processes.
- Proficiency with quality tools (e.g., SPC, FMEA, PFMEA, 8D).
- Skilled at interpreting GD&T, engineering drawings, and material specifications.
- Strong technical problem-solving ability with a root-cause-driven approach.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D-to-production transition environment.
- Attributes aligned with Core Values
- Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily operations, identifying and mitigating risks through assessments and training, encouraging open dialogue on safety concerns, and continuously improving protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
- Puts customers at the center of every action by deeply understanding their challenges, delivering exceptional value, and striving to exceed expectations to support their success as our core purpose.
- Actively seeks and values diverse stakeholder perspectives, builds cross-functional relationships, and fosters trust through empathetic, fact-based communication-committing to shared decisions for the greater good.
- Drives results with clarity and purpose by focusing on what matters most, adapting to change, taking initiative, and owning outcomes while aligning actions with a clear understanding of success at every level.
Compensation
- $101k-$125k
Company info
- Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years.
- We are seeking a Quality Engineer with a strong background in composites manufacturing and inspection to join our Quality & Manufacturing Engineering team.
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