**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** **Summary** The Sr. Quality Mission Assurance Engineer (QE) is accountable for the overall delivered quality of products and/or services to customers and ensures quality controls are met. The Sr. QE engages Continuous Improvement (CI) resources to identify and eliminate cost drivers, identify, and eliminate flow disruptions and implement visual factory KPI metrics. The Sr. QE establishes effective Problem Reporting and CAPA systems for Containment, Correction & Prevention Actions and Documentation of non-conformances. The Sr. Quality Mission Assurance Engineer will have either Customer Quality responsibilities or Product Quality responsibilities, in addition to the general responsibilities outlined, utilizing statistical methods to analyze production data to optimize the full production process and drive continuous improvement. **Position Responsibilities:** + Lead and facilitate implementation of process, and AS9100D internal audits. + Coordinate work with Quality Technicians and inspectors as necessary + Responsible for driving corrective action and failure analysis + Perform training on BMS procedures with workforce, as required. Provides internal auditing support + Participate in Product Readiness Reviews (PRR) and coordinate Final Inspection activities + Experience and a strong understanding of DMAIC, FMEA, PPAP, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gage R&R Studies and ANOVA. + Support the development, maintenance, and improvement of manufacturing processes with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency + Coordinate Lean Manufacturing principles and apply Six Sigma methodology to drive continuous improvement strategies in productivity, quality, and lead time reduction + Perform process capabilities analysis on key characteristics; implementing Inspection and Quality Plans + Perform Gemba studies and data collection for the purposes of understanding improvement opportunities in a designated area + Lead root cause analysis and problem solving efforts + Participate in the design and development of manufacturing workflows and layout of equipment for maximum efficiency + Lead collaborative engineering improvement activities alongside other engineering functions and suppliers to improve cost, cycle time, or to drive quality improvement activities + Perform hands-on work to support production floor, AV integration, and assembly processes as required + Implement best practices and develop standard work + Act as a change agent promoting continuous improvement + Lead and/or support all phases of quality management + Monitor and ensure sustainment of implemented improvements at an operational level + Other duties as assigned **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):** + Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience + Minimum of 8 – 12 years of related experience + AS9100D Lead Auditor, knowledge of ISO 9001:AS9100 + Familiar with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies and tools for process development and control + Familiar with electro-mechanical manufacturing, ASME Y14.5 (GD&T), procedures, and Bill of Materials + Expertise in root cause analysis and problem-solving principles + First Article AS9102 + Proficient in Microsoft Office + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate, interact and communicate with all levels of an organization **Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:** + ASQ CQE + Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt preferred + Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties + Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives + Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products + Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company + Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests + Strong organization skills, able to work well under pressure and manage several tasks simultaneously + Follow-through for assignments with a minimum direction and detail oriented **Physical Demands** + Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant) + Up to 5% travel may be required + Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) **Special Requirements:** + _U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required._ + Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S. + Holds a Class C Drivers license in the state of CA. The salary range for this role is: $102,708 - $145,530 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. **ITAR Requirement:** _T_ _his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements._ **Benefits** : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits . We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please. **Who We Are** Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC. Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed. **What We Do** Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. _We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status._ **ITAR** U.S. Citizenship required **ABOUT US** At AeroVironment, our purpose is to secure lives and advance sustainability through transformative innovation. Our solutions give our customers a fresh vantage point, positioning them to see the world with new eyes and extending their reach beyond the line of sight. That is the power of our breakthrough unmanned aircraft systems, perfected and refined over a half century. Whether they are warfighters searching for an enemy, border patrol agents searching for people in need of assistance, or telecom providers linking millions to the digital economy, our customers choose AeroVironment because our systems generate actionable intelligence reliably, creating a path to goals that would otherwise be unattainable. **Careers at AeroVironment (https://www.avinc.com/careers/our-team)**