The Quality Assurance Administrator will hold primary responsibility for managing Quality Assurance processes with including, but not limited to, corrective and preventative actions that will support our Key Customers, and internal teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all quality standards, regulations, and industry best practices related to aerospace manufacturing and operations. With a minimum of 6 years of experience in administrative roles within the aerospace or related industries, the ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of quality management systems, be detail-oriented, and have excellent organizational and communication skills.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work with Quality Technician and Engineers to Support MRB and NC Data Entry Activities
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all relevant aerospace industry regulations, certifications, and standards, such as AS9100, ISO 9001 and other applicable certifications.
• Manage the distribution and retrieval of quality-related documentation and prepare Quality Metrics and reports to internal parties.
• Prepare for and assist with internal and external quality audits, coordinating audit schedules, addressing findings, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Support the non-conformance and corrective action process, tracking and reporting on non-conformities by leading the team through disposition reporting and trend analysis.
• Analyze quality data and performance metrics, preparing reports and presenting to management to drive informed decision-making.
• Ensure that all changes to processes, products, or systems undergo appropriate quality review and approval processes.
• Maintain Inspection Plans in Agile and the ERP System (Oracle).
• Support the calibration system for all inspection and measuring instrumentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in aerospace quality administration or related roles.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards, regulations, and best practices (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledgeable in ERP Systems such as Oracle, SAP or equivalent.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Has effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above ones own interests.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and move or carry objects of varying sizes and shapes (Occasional)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

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The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If youre ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.