Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Quality Engineer

Destinus is an aerospace technology company founded under the belief that in the future distance shouldnt matter at all. We are therefore building the nearspace vehicle and the associated infrastructure. Moving at the border of Space our hydrogenpowered vehicles are ten times faster than conventional aircraft providing the justintime backbone for logistics ecommerce and supply chain companies who cant 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 are seeking a highly skilled and motivated UAV Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible of ensuring the production of highquality 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 highquality 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

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering aerospace engineering quality ingeneering or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience (48 years) in UAV quality manufacturing or its components with strong understanding of production maintenance and ERP systems.
• Proficiency in quality management tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of helth & 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 valuated

Skills:

• Good problemsolving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fastpaced and complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to comprehensively divulge technical information to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Cross functional working ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external teams.

Miscellaneous

• Hengelo area (NL) will be your work location.
• Domestic and International travels are required.
• Security clearance may be required depending on the nature of the projects.

Join our dynamic team and contribute to the development of productions capacities of cuttingedge 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.