Product Assurance Engineer

About the role

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Product Assurance Engineer for Quality Assurance to join our dynamic team. This role is essential for maintaining and improving our AS9100-certified Quality Management System (QMS) and ensuring compliance, reliability, and mission readiness across aerospace and defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the AS9100-certified Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring alignment with ISO 9001, MIL-STD, NASA, and MDA requirements.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management teams to establish and enforce quality standards throughout the full product lifecycle, from supplier qualification through final delivery.
• Lead and perform inspection activities to ensure conformance to design, engineering, and customer specifications across aerospace and defense hardware and software programs.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes, driving root cause analysis and effective, timely resolution.
• Conduct supplier quality audits and assessments to evaluate and improve supplier performance, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Support internal and external audits, including AS9100 certification audits and customer or regulatory program reviews.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, process efficiency, and mission readiness.
• Communicate quality metrics, risks, and program status to engineering and program management stakeholders in support of mission-critical milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related technical field with [5] years of experience in quality engineering OR Master's degree in a related field with [2] years of experience OR 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree OR High School Diploma or Equivalent with commensurate experience.
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality management system requirements and practices.
• Experience with non-conformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action processes (e.g., 8D, CAPA).
• Familiarity with MIL-STD, NASA, and/or MDA quality and reliability requirements.
• Experience conducting or supporting supplier quality audits and assessments.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certification.
• Prior experience in an aerospace, defense, or space manufacturing environment.

Benefits

This role is onsite — San Diego, California. Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.