Project Quality Engineer

About Us

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.

About the Role

We are looking for an Engineering Quality Engineer to ensure quality requirements and standards are systematically integrated throughout the entire product design and development lifecycle. Working closely with Project Managers and the Engineering teams, you will champion quality planning from the design phase to Start of Production, ensuring project compliance with ISO 9001, EN 9100 standards, and internal quality gates.

Responsibilities

• Quality Management System & Project Alignment
• Assist in defining and implementing project-specific Quality Plans tailored to new programs.
• Ensure Design Control procedures are rigorously applied, maintaining traceability and verification of all design inputs and outputs.
• Contribute to the follow-up of non-conformities, corrective and preventive actions, with a specific focus on design-related issues and engineering changes.
• Participate in internal audits, covering the design and engineering processes.
• Design & Development Quality
• Lead and facilitate quality activities during the design lifecycle, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Criticality Reviews, and risk assessments for new designs.
• Actively participate in design reviews to ensure design maturity, requirement validation, and verifiability.
• Manage the review and approval of design documentation, specifications, and test plans to confirm compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Support the seamless transition of design to manufacturing, ensuring quality requirements are embedded in the production process.
• Collaboration and Communication
• Work with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Engineering, and Supply Chain, using platforms such as Jira or Confluence to document and track quality topics related to design projects.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and regulatory bodies, on project quality status and resolutions.
• Continuous Improvement
• Participate in initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the design and development processes, focusing on reducing design-related risks and ensuring first-time-right product realization.
• Collect and analyze quality data from the design phase to support performance monitoring and reporting for project milestones.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in quality, industrial, aeronautical, or mechanical engineering.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in a Design Quality, Project Quality, or Product Assurance role, preferably in the aerospace, defense, or high-tech sectors, with at least one successful first permanent role.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001 and strong familiarity with EN 9100/AS9100 Design and Development clauses.
• Demonstrated experience in applying design-stage quality tools such as FMEA, DFMEA, FMECA, and conducting Design Reviews.
• Experience with Jira/Confluence or similar collaboration tools for managing project tasks and quality documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments in an international environment.
• Communication & Commitment: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; full alignment with Harmattan AI’s mission and willingness to go the extra mile to support our growth.