Senior Product Quality Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Product Quality Engineer (Aerospace): Ensuring the highest standards of product quality throughout the aircraft lifecycle with an accent on design validation, manufacturing processes, and regulatory compliance. Focus on developing inspection plans, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and facilitating FAA conformity inspections for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

Location: Must be based in San Jose, California, United States

Salary: $126,700 - $150,200

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company building all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility.

What you will do

• Ensure powertrain components and systems meet design, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to facilitate smooth transitions from design to production.
• Support the development of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) techniques including PFMEAs and Control Plans.
• Lead the establishment of inspection plans and conduct First Article Inspections per SAE AS9102.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives using root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Assist in planning and executing company inspections in support of FAA certification processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial).
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace or highly regulated industries.
• Must be authorized to work in the US; no visa sponsorship available.
• Proficiency with APQP, Control Plans, PPAP, DFM, MSA, PFMEA, and SPC.
• Working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and quality standards like AS9100 and AS9102.
• Experience with MES systems and electronic inspection planning.

Nice to have

• Experience with SAP, CAD, PLM, and ERP software.
• Six Sigma Black/Green Belt or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.
• Experience with FAA conformity inspections and designees.
• Coding experience in Python or VBA.
• Knowledge of EV/eVTOL technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to an equitable and inclusive workplace.
• Pay-for-performance culture.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge sustainable aviation technology.
• Support for reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.