Product Quality Engineer | Quality (Aerospace)

Location: South Burlington, Vermont, United States; office-based work combined with time in labs, hangars, and manufacturing environments.

Salary: $85,000–$115,000 USD annually

Company

Develops electric aviation products with a focus on sustainability, aviation innovation, safety, and regulatory compliance.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes across product development, manufacturing, testing, and field operations.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, airworthiness, program operations, and supply chain teams to identify and mitigate quality risks.
• Perform root cause analysis, failure investigations, and corrective and preventive actions for product issues.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, EASA, and applicable aviation quality standards and industry practices.
• Review design changes, engineering specifications, and test plans, and participate in product validation and verification.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving, monitor quality metrics, and provide training on quality tools and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace, aviation, or high-reliability manufacturing, preferably in aviation or defense.
• Experience with program-level quality engineering, risk management, and CAPA processes.
• Knowledge of FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis, SPC, statistical tools, and quality management software.
• Strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment and move through production, test, and hangar areas as needed.

Nice to have

• Experience with composite materials, electric propulsion systems, battery technology, or aviation subsystems.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and FAA/EASA guidelines.
• Six Sigma or Lean certification.
• APQP, PPAP, DFM, or DFR experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with restricted stock units and performance stock units.
• Onsite healthcare in Vermont plus medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage and paid parental leave.
• Daily lunch provided and flight lessons available.
• Work includes occasional travel to suppliers, test sites, or partner facilities and may require personal protective equipment in designated areas.