Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Quality Engineer

at  Destinus

Destinus is an aerospace technology company founded on the belief that distance shouldn’t matter at all in the future. We are, therefore, building the near-space vehicle and the associated infrastructure. Moving at the border of Space, our hydrogen-powered vehicles are ten times faster than conventional aircraft, providing the just-in-time backbone for logistics, e-commerce, and supply chain companies who can’t wait. We define a new class of fast: our mission is to bring instantly your stuff at the other part of the world – and we mean it literally.
We seek a highly skilled and motivated UAV Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the production of high-quality UAVs that meet regulatory standards and customer expectations. This role requires expertise in aeronautical engineering, mechanical engineering, and quality principles to ensure the efficient production of high-quality UAVs.

Tasks

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance and control systems.
• Oversee the inspection and testing of UAV components and finished products.
• Implement rigorous testing protocols to assess the correct manufacturing according to working instructions and specifications of UAVs.
• Investigate quality issues and defects in UAV products. Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality. Analyze quality metrics to track performance and identify trends.
• Maintain accurate documentation of quality assurance activities and inspection results.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the quality of incoming materials and components.
• Work closely with design, engineering, procurement, and production teams to ensure quality is integrated into every stage of product manufacturing.
• Conduct regular audits of UAV products and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry certifications related to UAV manufacturing.

Requirements

Requirements

• Munich (Bavaria), Germany, will be your work location.
• Domestic and International travel are required.
• Security clearance may be required depending on the nature of the projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, quality engineering, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience (4-8 years) in UAV quality manufacturing or its components, with a strong understanding of production, maintenance, and ERP systems.
• Proficiency in quality management tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of health & safety standards, environment regulations, regulatory compliance, and ethical considerations associated with aerial military vehicles.
• English will be your working language. Other languages will be highly evaluated

Skills

• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced and complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to comprehensively divulge technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Cross-functional working ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external teams.

Join our dynamic team and contribute to the development of productions capacities of cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicles. Your innovative ideas and manufacturing expertise will play a critical role in shaping the future of production capacities. Apply now to be a part of this exciting journey

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance and control systems.
• Oversee the inspection and testing of UAV components and finished products.
• Implement rigorous testing protocols to assess the correct manufacturing according to working instructions and specifications of UAVs.
• Investigate quality issues and defects in UAV products. Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality. Analyze quality metrics to track performance and identify trends.
• Maintain accurate documentation of quality assurance activities and inspection results.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the quality of incoming materials and components.
• Work closely with design, engineering, procurement, and production teams to ensure quality is integrated into every stage of product manufacturing.
• Conduct regular audits of UAV products and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry certifications related to UAV manufacturing