Quality Engineer

About the role

We're seeking a Quality Engineer to manage elements of the quality systems that keep our aircraft airworthy as we bring our next aircraft, the M3, from development into full scale deployment. Our FAA certified quality systems cover design data control for hardware and software, hardware and software quality conformance, document control, supplier management, manufacturing process control, repair station quality control, nonconforming article control (containment, root cause, corrective, and preventive action), supplier and internal quality assessment/audits—from new product development through full scale deployment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the M3 Product Quality lead from product development through full scale deployment
• Supplier quality: new supplier qualification, first article approval, incoming quality inspection management
• Manufacturing quality: Dfx, PFMEA, in-process through finished goods inspection
• Nonconformance process management using an 8D/DMAIC methodology from problem definition to preventive action
• In-process through customer acceptance quality inspections and performance tracking
• Quality Systems Compliance and Improvements
• Internal quality systems auditing and continuous improvement
• Periodic supplier quality performance assessments
• Manage transfers of production lines to contract manufacturing partners
• Define quality and reliability criteria, metrics, and FAA/CAA requirements for new products from concept through final approvals to start customer shipments
• Partner with safety, engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to close quality & conformance gaps supporting airworthiness

Requirements

• 4+ years in aerospace, avionics, automotive, robotics, or similar complex hardware with embedded software as a quality engineer
• Experience as quality lead for a certified FAA, AS9100, or ISO9001 quality management system
• Experience managing nonconformances and MRB using an 8D/DMAIC methodology with tracking & reporting
• Quality engineering experience for new product development from concept through NPI lifecycle phases, including Dfx, process flow mapping, PFMEA, human factors analysis, safety assessment, fault tree analysis, mechanical tolerance investigations, electrical test criteria issue investigation, failure condition classification, likely failure test methods, and software quality assurance methods
• Experience transitioning product from development to contract manufacturing partners for volume production
• Statistical data analysis (e.g., process behavior charts, conditional failure probability, defect/failure rate analysis)
• Design of Experiments (e.g., comparison tests for differences)
• Proficiency with database analysis & reporting tools (e.g., Tableau)
• BS in Engineering or a related field
• Experience using JIRA, Confluence, Slack, Google Docs/Sheets/Slides or MS equivalents, Arena PLM configuration & change management or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• UAS/UAV or aviation experience
• Supplier quality management experience
• Familiarity with DO-178C Level D software assurance objectives
• Experience in a FAA Production or Repair Station Certified environment
• Familiarity with Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Work Environment

This is an in-person role based at Matternet Headquarters with access to our flight test facility.

Benefits

At Matternet, we offer:

• Compensation: Expected starting range of $120,000-$135,000 (based on San Francisco Bay Area market data; final compensation depends on experience, skills, level, location, and impact)
• Equity in the company
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Unlimited paid time off
• Company holidays
• 401(k) plan