Pivotal
eVTOL aircraft
QualityEngineer
“Quality Engineer at Pivotal. Skills: Composites manufacturing and inspection, AS9100D compliance, ISO 9001 compliance, Quality engineering. Lead quality assurance activities for composite manufacturing processes. Develop, implement, and maintain inspection criteria for composite parts, assemblies, and tooling”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive product quality from prototype through production; Ensure aircraft meet the highest standards of airworthiness and reliability; Deliver exceptional value to customers; Strive to exceed customer expectations; Focusing on what matters most; Owning outcomes; Aligning actions with a clear understanding of success at every level; Drive progress
Industry & Context.
Technical problem-solving ability with a root-cause-driven approach; Identifying root causes; Implementing corrective/preventive actions (CAPA); Overcoming obstacles
Eligible for employment in the United States, Willing to work onsite at HQ office in Palo Alto, CA
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field, 3+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace composites manufacturing and quality engineering, Deep knowledge of pre-preg composite layup, autoclave/oven cure cycles, NDI/NDT methods (UT, X-ray, visual), and part acceptance criteria, Familiarity with AS9100D, ISO 9001, and aerospace quality systems, Skilled at interpreting GD&T, engineering drawings, and material specifications, Experience with MRB, NCR, and corrective action processes, technical problem-solving ability with a root-cause-driven approach, Proficiency with quality tools (e. g. , SPC, FMEA, PFMEA, 8D), Comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D-to-production transition environment
What You'll Do.
Lead quality assurance activities for composite manufacturing processes
and maintain inspection criteria for composite parts
Perform detailed inspections of composite components
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to design quality into processes
Identify root causes and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs)
Manage Material Review Board (MRB) actions
Support disposition decisions
Ensure compliance with AS9100D and ISO 9001 requirements
Develop work instructions
process control plans
and inspection procedures tailored to composite production
Support supplier quality engineering for incoming composite materials and outsourced components
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Implement statistical process control (SPC)
Perform risk-based quality planning
Mentor technicians and operators in inspection techniques and quality best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering; Support supplier quality engineering; Build cross-functional relationships; Foster trust through empathetic, fact-based communication; Committing to shared decisions for the greater good; Being a trusted, dependable teammate
Communication Scope
Empathetic, fact-based communication
Process & Methodology
Process control plans, Risk-based quality planning
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