Quality Engineer (Development)

DRS RADA is a global pioneer of RADAR systems for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance. We are seeking for a skilled and dedicated Quality Engineer to oversee quality assurance processes for products in the development phase. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and experience in ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving continuous improvement in product quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive quality plans and strategies to ensure products meet specified standards throughout the development lifecycle.
• Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Goal Indicators (KGIs) to measure product quality.
• Create and maintain essential quality documentation, including test cases, test plans, validation records, and other quality-related reports.
• Lead quality-related aspects during key phases of the development lifecycle, such as SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and PRR.
• Identify areas for process improvement and collaborate with development teams to enhance product quality and reliability.
• Assess potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure product integrity and compliance.
• Work closely with developers, designers, project managers, and other stakeholders to integrate quality assurance into all stages of product development.
• Investigate the root causes of defects or quality issues and implement corrective and preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
• Ensure that products comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and certifications, particularly AS9100.
• Oversee global configuration management processes during the development cycle, including chairing Change Control Board (CCB) meetings.
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and implement recommendations to reduce risks and improve product reliability.
• Execute comprehensive quality tests during the development cycle and approve validation and verification processes to confirm compliance and performance.
• Comprehensive expertise in safety systems throughout the development lifecycle.
  
  

• Proven experience of at least 3 years as a quality engineer in product development of complex hardware-based systems regulated under AS9100 standard requirements.
• Knowledge of quality control tools and methodologies like Six Sigma, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and SPC (Statistical Process Control)
• Proven experience in NPI methodologies
• Basic project management skills to plan and execute quality assurance activities within project timelines.
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree (as a minimum) in Engineering (Electronics / Mechanics / Electronics / Mechanics / Another related field)
• CQE – advantage
  
  

• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with design engineers, manufacturing teams, and other stakeholders.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, and a commitment to quality and safety.
• Strong documentation skills for creating test plans, test reports, and quality records.
  
  

• Familiarity with advanced quality assurance tools and the latest industry best practices.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and multidisciplinary team environment.