Airobotics, a company developing autonomous drone systems, is looking for an experienced Quality Control Manager for an exciting and challenging role in a growing and innovative organization. This is an opportunity to make an impact and take a leadership role in a dynamic environment with advanced products currently in development and production.
Responsible for all quality control activities within the company, including incoming inspections, in-process inspections, final inspections, nonconformance management, failure analysis, measurement equipment management, and leading a team of quality inspectors. The role involves close collaboration with Production, Engineering, Planning & Control (PPC), and suppliers to ensure product quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities- Responsible for quality control infrastructure and processes, including NCR, MRB, FAI, and SET-UP activities.
- Responsible for performing final inspections and evaluations of products manufactured by the company according to engineering requirements.
- Responsible for conducting inspections and reviews of outgoing shipments.
- Responsible for incoming inspections of parts received from subcontractors and parts that have undergone special processes.
- Responsible for reporting recurring quality issues discovered during inspections of internally manufactured parts and supplier-provided components, including RMA management.
- Responsible for opening, documenting, and tracking nonconformances in the information system for all incoming externally purchased items.
- Responsible for the management, calibration, and usability control of measurement equipment, including handling non-serviceable tools according to company procedures.
- Responsible for managing the quarantine inventory/storage area.
- Responsible for meeting inspection plans and quality objectives.
- Generate periodic quality reports, including trend analysis, production rejections, and deviations, and lead continuous improvement initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in quality assurance/quality control within a manufacturing company.
- Familiarity with ISO standards and aerospace quality standards such as AS9100.
- At least 2–3 years of experience managing a team of quality inspectors or serving in a senior/lead quality control role.
- Experience reading mechanical and/or electronic drawings and understanding engineering specifications.
- Experience in the defense or aerospace industry – a significant advantage.
- High level of English, including reading, speaking, and writing technical documentation.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to write documents in both Hebrew and English.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Who Would Be a Great Fit?
- Independent professional with strong logical thinking, broad systems perspective, mental flexibility, and the ability to lead under uncertainty.
- Ability to build processes from scratch in a dynamic and evolving environment.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, strong teamwork orientation, and a willingness to dive into details.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Materials, Aeronautical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
- At least 5 years' experience in quality assurance/quality control within a manufacturing company.
- Familiarity with ISO standards and aerospace quality standards such as AS9100.
- At least 2-3 years managing a team of quality inspectors or serving in a senior/lead quality control role.
- Experience reading mechanical and/or electronic drawings and understanding engineering specifications.
- Experience in the defense or aerospace industry.
- High level of English, including reading, speaking, and writing technical documentation.
- Ability to write documents in both Hebrew and English.
- Strong organizational and excellent interpersonal skills.
What We Do
Airobotics Ltd. is an Israeli manufacturer and operator of Unmanned Aircraft systems deployed as mission-critical strategic aerial infrastructure for government and commercial entities all over the world. Airobotics provides trusted autonomous drones used for Safe & Smart Cities, Defense, Homeland Security, industrial projects and facilities, performing various automated aerial missions 24/7 with no human intervention. Founded in 2014, Airobotics combines expertise in aerospace hardware design, robust electronic systems, cutting-edge software engineering, and years of experience in commercial drone operations across a variety of environments. This blend of experience and expertise has enabled Airobotics to create the world's most reliable and effective autonomous unmanned systems and to implement them as mission-critical infrastructures to address the needs of the most complex environments in the world. Airobotics systems enable end-users to operate drones in real-time anytime, anywhere for aerial data capture and analysis, aerial delivery, and interception. Together with customized data analysis platforms, Airobotics systems enable faster, more effective, and more efficient operations and fully informed critical decision-making. The Airobotics Optimus is a fully automated drone system, comprising a drone, an airbase, swappable payloads and designated software. The system has a wide range of regulatory certifications and is the first of its kind in the global market to include a robotic arm swapping payloads and batteries for 24/7 continuous, unmanned aerial missions. The Airobotics Iron-Drone System is a fully automated interceptor drone launched from a designated pod, flying autonomously, and intercepting malicious drones.
