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.