Job Title:
Quality Engineer I
Focus Area(s):
Quality Management of Mechanical Structures and Systems for Aerospace
Location:
Poway, CA
Position Type:
Full-Time/Entry Level
Job Description:
Dynovas is seeking qualified candidates for a Quality Engineer I to manage, implement, and maintain delivery of high-quality products to the aerospace industry.
Dynovas is an innovative small business delivering high-quality products to the aerospace industry. We provide aspiring industry leaders an unique opportunity to learn, grow, and be directly involved in all aspects of quality management and engineering operations. At Dynovas, you will be mentored by experienced engineers and company leadership within a collaborative, team-based environment spanning both development and production programs.
As a Quality Engineer I, you will manage, implement, and maintain the delivery of high-quality aerospace products. You will collaborate across all company divisions—including engineering, program management, manufacturing, testing, and supply chain—to ensure end-to-end quality in compliance with AS9100 standards and the Dynovas Quality Management System (QMS).
Availability: October 1, 2026
Key responsibilities of a Quality Engineer I include:
QMS Maintenance: Support and maintain the Dynovas Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure continuous compliance with AS9100 standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure the seamless delivery of compliant aerospace hardware.
Quality Planning & Control: Execute quality planning, evaluation, and control protocols across various development and production programs.
Design & Proposal Input: Establish foundational quality engineering expertise to provide valuable input during design reviews, process evaluations, and proposals.
Hardware Inspection: Perform physical inspections and complete rigorous quality documentation for aerospace-grade hardware.
Non-Conformance Management: Coordinate the review, resolution, and communication of non-conformances, acting as a liaison between internal stakeholders and customers.
Candidate Qualifications and Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
QMS Familiarity: Foundational understanding of Quality Management Systems, AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar aerospace/defense quality frameworks.
Technical Skills: Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and standard blueprint reading
Inspection & Manufacturing: Basic knowledge of physical inspection techniques, precision measurement tools, and aerospace manufacturing processes
Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset for team-based environments, and an eagerness to learn from senior leadership
Job Benefits:
Collaborate with experts in composite structures, mechanical systems, and innovative design
Collaborate with successful entrepreneurs on how to start, build, and grow a company
Work in a fun and collaborative environment with like-minded team members, developing next-generation prototypes for the aerospace industry
Acquire expertise in Quality Management and AS9100
Eligible for profit sharing
Eligible for 401k plan
Eligible for Employee Equity Program
9/80 Work Schedule
How to Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to info@dynovas.com.