This role is a full-time Design Quality Engineer position at DZYNE Technologies' Irvine site. The primary purpose is to ensure technical drawing compliance by performing rigorous quality reviews of mechanical and electrical drawings, and to drive systematic process optimization. The engineer acts as the final quality gate for Engineering Change Orders, leads root cause analysis on recurring drawing errors and manufacturing defects, and standardizes quality checklists and SOPs. The position supports AS9100 quality management compliance and participates in internal audits and Change Control Board meetings.

Responsibilities

Enforce Drafting Standards: Critically review mechanical blueprints for adherence to ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) and electrical schematics for compliance with IPC-A-610/WHMA-A-620 standards.
Verify Electrical Layouts: Inspect multi-layer PCBs, wiring harnesses, and avionics layouts for correct creepage, clearance, thermal relief, and wire gauge sizing
Engineering Change Control: Act as the final quality gate for Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), reviewing modified drawings for secondary risks
Eliminate Process Bottlenecks: Analyze the handoff between design engineering and the manufacturing floor to streamline and accelerate the drawing release workflow.
Solve Systemic Issues: Lead Root Cause Analysis when recurring drawing errors or manufacturing defects escape to the production line.
Standardize Quality Checklists: Create and maintain robust drawing review checklists and Standard Operating Procedures to institutionalize tribal knowledge and prevent "repeat offender" mistakes
Maintain Aerospace Standards: Ensure all design control and manufacturing processes comply with AS9100 Quality Management Systems
Internal audit: Participate in internal audits to ensure the effective implementation of Quality Management System.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in Change Control Board (CCB) meetings: Give feedback and address Quality related concerns at the inception stage of an Engineering Change Request.
Product Containment: Assist in the identification and containment of products affected by Engineering Change Notice dispositions.

Requirements

Experience: 3–5+ years of experience in quality engineering, design review, or manufacturing within the aerospace, aviation, or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industries.
Engineering Knowledge: Understand mechanical and electrical systems.
Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in GD&T
Compliance: Working knowledge of AS9001 or ISO 9001
Strong Collaboration & Communication: Ability to interface effectively with many internal and external groups
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) or a related technical field.
Clearance Level Required: US Person Required.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

Proficiency in Six Sigma or LEAN methodology
Proficiency in IPC soldering/assembly standards.

Benefits

Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package. Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.