Drone Quality Engineer

Incoming Quality Control (IQC) - Perform incoming inspection of Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic and Composite components. - Verify supplier compliance with technical specifications and quality requirements. - Conduct dimensional, visual and functional inspections. - Manage non-conforming material reports (NCMR) and supplier corrective actions. In-Process Quality Assurance - Monitor assembly and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with approved work instructions and SOPs. - Conduct stage-wise inspections during: - Airframe assembly - Wiring harness installation - Avionics integration - Power system integration - Payload installation - Verify process adherence and identify quality deviations. Final Product Quality Verification - Perform final inspections and acceptance testing of completed UAV systems. - Ensure all systems meet design, performance and safety requirements before release. - Verify: - Flight controller configuration - Sensor calibration - GPS functionality - Communication links - Battery and power systems - Payload functionality - Maintain production acceptance records and traceability documentation. Testing & Validation - Support production testing and validation activities. - Witness and verify: - Functional tests - Ground tests - Motor run tests - Pre-flight inspections - Flight acceptance tests - Ensure proper documentation of test results and compliance records. - Process & Product Audits - Conduct regular process audits across manufacturing operations. - Verify compliance with quality procedures and manufacturing standards. - Support internal and external quality audits. - Track audit findings and closure actions. - Regulatory Compliance & Documentation - Ensure compliance with: - DGCA Drone Regulations - ISO 9001 (QMS) - Internal Quality Management Systems - Customer-specific quality requirements - Maintain quality records, inspection reports and production traceability. - Support certification and type-certification activities. - Continuous Improvement - Monitor quality KPIs and drive improvement initiatives. - Reduce production defects, rework, and warranty issues. - Participate in Lean Manufacturing activities. What we are looking for Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in: - Mechanical Engineering - Aerospace Engineering - Electronics Engineering - Mechatronics Engineering - Production Engineering - Industrial Engineering Preferred Qualifications - DGCA Type certification including Documentation. - Experience in DGCA-certified drone manufacturing. - AS9100, ISO 9001, or aerospace quality systems exposure. - Internal Auditor Certification.