Quality Engineer

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary representative for the final integration team, ensuring quality is integrated into the design and production of autonomous, all-electric aircraft.
• Maintain quality standards necessary for flight-critical hardware, driving systemic improvements in manufacturing and inspection processes.
• Collaborate across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to lead QMS implementation, conduct FMEAs, and ensure strict FAA compliance throughout the lifecycle of the eVTOL program.
• Manage data-driven quality systems using Google Workspace, Power BI, and Atlassian suite, leading complex problem-solving through RCCA and 5-Why methodologies.
• Leverage metrology tools like CMMs and laser trackers to validate hardware integrity and ensure all manufacturing outputs meet engineering intent.
• Interface with propulsion and machine shops to ensure all activities align with the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Partner with IPTs to establish, implement, and enforce quality requirements and tools throughout the lifecycle of the eVTOL program.
• Lead complex problem-solving activities through RCCA, applying methodologies such as 5 Whys and Ishikawa diagrams to optimize inspection techniques and streamline production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive QMS implementation, lead FMEA, and manage other critical quality processes.
• Ensure all manufacturing and engineering activities maintain compliance with FAA regulatory requirements and certification standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Aeronautical, Mechanical, or related discipline)
• 2+ years of Quality or Manufacturing Engineering experience within the aerospace, automotive, or safety-critical sectors
• Experience with metallic and composite components and validating flight hardware inspectability using metrology tools such as CMM machines and laser trackers
• Proven ability to interpret and critique design drawings, process specifications, and autoclave reports to ensure adherence to safety standards
• A strong and applied knowledge of manufacturing practices, product development and design, quality systems and tools
• Participated and led Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) processes using industry-standard methodologies (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys) to eliminate recurring non-conformances

Desired

• 5 or more years of quality engineering experience, ideally in the aviation domain
• 1-2 years of experience with sub-assemblies and AS9100 manufacturing/quality standards
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent
• Experience using the Atlassian suite, specifically Jira for issue tracking and Confluence for documentation management

Benefits

Wisk Aero provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. Additionally, we offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.