Quality Assurance Engineer

Skyryse is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure compliance with all quality assurance and aircraft conformity requirements. The successful candidate will oversee inspection schedules, supplier quality processes, and regulatory documentation while partnering closely with internal teams and external airworthiness representatives. RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. 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. Experience working with cross-functional departments to process non-conforming material and hold Material Review Boards meetings with stakeholders. Lead or assist with supplier qualification including auditing and developing and or enhancing receiving inspection criteria. 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). Monitor supplier quality performance, lead supplier qualification and oversight activities, and support supplier development programs. Develop and track quality metrics, analyze trends, and drive continuous improvement across engineering and production processes. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and reliability from design through delivery. Provide training and guidance to teams on quality standards, processes, and regulatory requirements. 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 discipline. 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 Representative (DMIR), Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR), Designated Engineering Representative (DER). Experience conducting audits (internal and external), root cause analysis, and corrective action planning. Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering discipline. Experience working in a startup environment. Experience in Aerospace Quality Management, or other 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. 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. A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues! 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.

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