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.