The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products meet company quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves overseeing production processes, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement to prevent defects and reduce variation. The engineer will manage First Article Inspections, support New Product Introduction, lead root cause and corrective action activities, and maintain compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001 standards. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities

Process & Product Oversight: Oversee production by monitoring operations, enforcing company quality standards and regulatory requirements.
First Article Inspection (FAI): Review and approve FAIs per AS9102 requirements.
New Product Introduction (NPI): Work with Engineering to ensure a "flawless" transition from a product's design phase into full-scale mass production. This includes but is not limited to KPCs identification, QCP development, DFM review, and product assessment and qualification.
Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA): Lead failure analysis, Material Review Board (MRB) activities, and investigations to resolve assembly or field anomalies
Quality Management Systems: Maintain compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001 standards, defining inspection criteria, control plans, and supporting development of test procedures
Drawing Review: Review drawings as part of the pre-release drawing review process
Process Improvement: Collaborate with suppliers to improve their manufacturing processes, utilizing tools like Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
Internal audit: Participate in internal audits to ensure the effective implementation of Quality Management System.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) or a related technical field.
Experience: 5 to 10+ years in quality, manufacturing, or hardware engineering within aerospace, defense, or unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Engineering Knowledge: Understand mechanical and electrical systems.
Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in GD&T, and IPC soldering/assembly standards.
Troubleshooting & Support: Provide technical support and optimize system performance for end-users.
Compliance: Working knowledge of AS9001 or ISO 9001 or other major Quality Management Systems
Strong Collaboration & Communication: Ability to interface effectively with many internal and external groups

Nice to have

Proficiency in quality tools (QCP, FMEA), and Six Sigma or LEAN methodology
Knowledge in quality tools (APQP, PPAP, MSA), and LEAN /Six Sigma methodology.

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.