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Skyryse

Design Quality Assurance Engineer

Skyryse, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245

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Overview

DESIGN QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER – EL SEGUNDO, CA (ONSITE) The aerospace Design Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the entire product life cycle (planning, design, build, test, certification) meets all internal quality standards and applicable regulatory guidelines and standards i.e. FAA/ISO/DO-178/DO-254/DO-160. (Hardware/Software/System) Responsibilities Design and Implementation of Testing Procedures - Support the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and processes to validate product design and functionality

Manage and maintain records for aircraft conformity, quality documentation, and certification reporting

Develop and manage inspection schedules for parts, kits, documentation, and test articles to ensure regulatory compliance

Work closely with product development teams to ensure design for quality is integrated into prototypes and pre-production builds

Create and manage documentation such as inspection criteria, test plans, design and process failure mode effects analysis and risk assessments

Analyze and audit designs — Conduct audits to ensure Design life cycle is in accordance with the approved process

Participate in design reviews such as preliminary design reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Prototype reviews, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, Verification and Validation, Final Design Reviews

Establish robust inspection criteria/plan to verify conformance

Coordinate activities with Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DARs) and Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) to support inspections and certifications

Support the VP of Certification and Sr. Director, Quality in responding to FAA requests and audits

Lead internal and supplier audits to AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA standards; track findings and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)

Develop and track quality metrics, analyze trends, and drive continuous improvement across engineering and production processes

Support ongoing improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring alignment with regulatory (FAA/EASA/DCMA/ISO-AS9100) and customer expectations

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, or 6 years of aerospace quality assurance experience

5 years of experience in quality assurance, supplier quality, or conformity inspection in the aerospace industry

Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and FAA regulatory requirements

4 years of working experience with regulatory agencies such as FAA, ISO/AS9100 registrars, and customers

4 years of working experience in reviewing installation, assembly and electrical drawing and participating in design reviews

Working experience with FAA approved– Designated Manufacturing Inspection

Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering

Experience working in a startup environment

Experience in Aerospace Quality Management or related field

Project or office management experience

ISO/AS9100 lead auditor

Why Skyryse? The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility

Salary: $100 – $145K

Valuable stock option plan

Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans

Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.

A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits. EEO Statement

WE WELCOME ALL

Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.

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