Quality Engineer Matternet

• 4.0 Mountain View, CA Job Details Full-time $120,000
• $135,000 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Unlimited paid time off Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Vision insurance Qualifications Process flow diagrams Data visualization software proficiency Production data analysis Data analysis reporting New product development Quality control statistical data analysis Failure mode analysis in electrical engineering Design of experiments Production deviation management Process design Six Sigma methodology implementation Configuration management Engineering process optimization Performance Reporting Data reporting Reliability analysis Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Metrics Reporting Quality assurance experience within IT Process mapping Process modeling Bachelor's degree in engineering Embedded software Issue tracking Electrical quality assurance Digital project management boards Defect tracking tools Quality improvement programs in engineering Product quality failure Data analysis software Full Job Description Matternet is building the future of delivery with autonomous drone networks that move critical goods faster, cleaner, and at lower cost.

We work with partners across healthcare, logistics, food, and retail to deliver everything from medical items to everyday essentials, safely and reliably. We're seeking a Quality Engineer to manage elements of the quality systems that keep our aircraft airworthy as we bring our next aircraft, the M3, from development into full scale deployment. Our FAA certified quality systems, manage design data control for hardware and software, hardware and software quality conformance, document control, supplier management, manufacturing process control, repair station quality control, nonconforming article control

• containment, root cause, corrective, and preventive action, supplier and internal quality assessment/audits. Covering new product development through full scale deployment In this role, your work will be responsible for: The M3 Product Quality lead role starting from product development through its full scale deployment Supplier quality
• new supplier qualification, first article approval, incoming quality inspection management Manufacturing quality
• Dfx, PFMEA, in-process through finished goods inspection Nonconformance process management using an 8D/DMAIC methodology from problem definition to preventive action In-process through customer acceptance quality inspections and performance tracking Quality Systems Compliance and Improvements Internal quality systems auditing and continuous improvement Periodic supplier quality performance assessments Managing transfers of production lines to contract manufacturing partners Quality and Reliability criteria, metrics, FAA/CAA requirements for new products from concept through final approvals to start customer shipments Partnering with safety, engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory to close quality & conformance gaps supporting airworthiness.

Requirements 4+ years in either aerospace, avionics, automotive, robotics or similar complex hardware with embedded software as a quality engineer Experience as quality lead for a certified FAA, AS9100, or ISO9001 quality management system Experience managing nonconformances and MRB using an 8D/DMAIC methodology with tracking & reporting Experience in quality engineering for new product development from concept through NPI lifecycle phases including working with Dfx, process flow mapping for quality optimization, PFMEA, Human factors analysis, Safety assessment, fault tree analysis, mechanical tolerance issue investigations, electrical test criteria issue investigation, failure condition classification methods, likely failure test methods for hardware or software, software quality assurance methods Transitioning product from development to contract manufacturing partners for volume production Statistical data analysis e.g, process behavior charts, conditional failure probability, defect or failure rate analysis; Design of Experiments e.g, comparison tests for differences; utilizing database analysis & reporting tools e.g., Tableau BS in Engineering or a related field Experience using work related apps: JIRA, Confluence, Slack, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides or MS equivalents, Arena PLM configuration & change management or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

UAS/UAV or aviation experience Supplier quality management experience Familiarity with DO-178C Level D software assurance objectives Experience in a FAA Production or Repair Station Certified environment Familiarity with Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Work Environment:

This is an in-person role based at Matternet Headquarters with access to our flight test facility Benefits At Matternet, we're advancing a new era of logistics, one where autonomous drones deliver what matters faster, cleaner, and more efficiently. We know our mission is challenging, but it's worth it, and we are committed to taking care of the people who make it possible.

Compensation:

The expected starting range for this role is $120,000

• 135,000, based on San Francisco Bay Area market data.

This range reflects the target starting pay for candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the role. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your experience, skills, level, location, and potential impact.

Total Rewards:

In addition to base pay, our compensation packages include equity and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA), unlimited paid time off, company holidays, and a 401(k) plan.