Quality Engineer – UAV Manufacturing

About the role

Air Q Limited seeks an analytical and detail‑oriented Quality Engineer to support product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across UAV production. The role will develop and maintain quality systems, drive root‑cause analysis, and ensure adherence to AS9100 and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality plans, inspection criteria, and control plans for UAV components and assemblies.
• Create and update work instructions, checklists, and acceptance criteria aligned with engineering and customer needs.
• Establish calibration programs and conduct measurement system analysis (MSA/Gauge R&R) for inspection equipment.
• Lead root‑cause investigations (8D, 5‑Why, Fishbone) for recurring or critical non‑conformances and manage the CAPA process.
• Analyze defect trends, support MRB decisions, and mentor inspectors on quality standards.
• Maintain AS9100 compliance, lead internal audits, and prepare for external/customer audits.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) per AS9102, NPI reviews, and supplier quality activities including audits and SCARs.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Quality Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably UAV or aviation.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100, AS9102).

Required skills

• FMEA
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA) / Gauge R&R
• 8D problem‑solving methodology
• Root‑cause analysis techniques (5‑Why, Fishbone)
• Development of inspection plans and control plans
• Calibration program management
• AS9100 and AS9102 compliance