Design Quality Assurance Engineer

About the role

Be the quality champion who ensures every product we design meets the highest engineering, customer, and regulatory standards! As a Design Quality Assurance (DQA) Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding product development from concept through full life-cycle compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) & Airline Customers quality provisions as part of contract review or contract formation for new proposals or contracts.
• Ensure compliance with OEM and Airline Customers imposed contract provisions – Quality Management System (QMS) Policies/ Processes/ Development requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Teledyne Controls Quality Management System (QMS) Policies/ Processes/ Development requirements and applicable OEM or Airline Customers approved contract quality provisions.
• Create or update Software Quality Assurance Plans (SQAPs) or Hardware Quality Assurance Plans (HQAPs) – for customer submission and approval.
• Support coordination and liaison with Customers for development programs quality related issues, concerns, plan of action(s), and resolution.
• Perform product life cycle documentation reviews and process audits.
• Review and approve Engineering documentation, design changes (EOs) and development folders.
• Support Engineering Test Procedure (ETP)/System Test monitoring, Test Set-up Conformity, and review Test Reports and failure investigations reports.
• Support Qualification test monitoring, Test Set-up Conformity; and review Qualification Test Reports and failure investigations reports.
• Plan, perform, and support hardware or software product conformity, First Article Inspection review and audits; and support Stage of Involvement (SOI) reviews and audits.
• Oversee product change management submission and approval process for compliance with OEM customers’ requirements (EDES, NOC, etc.).
• Support Product transition processes to Manufacturing in collaboration with Factory Quality Control, Supplier Quality Control, and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Conduct Internal AS9100 Audits, customers requested audits, and internal audit program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in quality engineering or other related Engineering discipline, 7+ years of experience applying quality improvement methodologies, tools, and techniques, or equivalent experience in product design and development within AS9100/ISO 9001 environments and working with QMS standards.
• Strong working knowledge of DO-178 software compliance and DO-254 hardware compliance is highly desired.
• Familiarity with AS9145, including APQP and PPAP processes, is preferred.
• Ability to provide clear guidance and establish quality positions on program development and compliance issues for program management and engineering teams.
• Experience with MRP or ERP systems is preferred.
• ASQ certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Person (includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees).

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits.
• 401(k) with company match and retirement plans.
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Employee wellness programs and assistance resources.
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation and safety.

Schedule

Full-time.

Pay

Up to $120,000 depending on experience.