D-Fend Solutions

Autonomous counter-drone systems for urban environments

Quality Engineer - Hardware & Manufacturing

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRa'anana, IsraelNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer in a hardware manufacturing environment.
Extensive hands-on experience working with subcontractors and suppliers.
Strong knowledge of quality management standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001.
Deep understanding of electronic manufacturing processes, including printed circuit boards (PCB), printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), surface-mount technology (SMT), and IPC standards.
Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes, including machining, sheet metal, enclosures, painting or coating, complex mechanical assemblies, tolerancing, and fits.
Proven experience leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions using methodologies such as CAPA, 8D, and 5-Why.
Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

Lead quality assurance activities across electronic and mechanical manufacturing and assembly lines.
Define quality gates, inspection checkpoints, and manufacturing quality control processes.
Drive implementation of quality standards throughout production.
Lead, monitor, and audit electronic manufacturing services (EMS) and mechanical contract manufacturers.
Qualify suppliers and subcontractors and approve manufacturing processes.
Conduct supplier quality audits and drive continuous supplier performance improvement.
Lead engineering investigations to identify root causes of manufacturing and product quality issues.
Analyze quality data and failure trends.
Define, implement, and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA, 8D, and 5-Why).
Initiate and lead process improvement projects.
Reduce scrap rates and improve First Time Yield (FTY).
Establish quality key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor improvement initiatives.
Support product transfers from research and development (R&D) to manufacturing.
Define quality requirements during engineering documentation.
Review and approve manufacturing documentation, assembly packages, and product release.
Monitor engineering change implementation and ensure the latest revisions are used in production.
Ensure personnel competency at subcontractor facilities through training programs, work instructions, audits, and preventive actions.
Review, approve, and monitor production deviations and non-conformances.
Participate in product reliability and regulatory compliance activities.
Prepare and present quality performance reports for management, operations, and subcontractors.
Collaborate closely with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, and external suppliers.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with multiple stakeholders, including R&D, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and suppliers.
Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Strong understanding of operational and logistics processes.

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to lead and coordinate the company's quality activities across subcontractors and suppliers in Israel and internationally. The role is responsible for supplier qualification, continuous product and process improvement, and ensuring end-to-end product quality.

This position includes close collaboration with local and global subcontractors, electronic and mechanical assembly lines, and ownership of implementing a strong quality culture throughout manufacturing and shipping operations.

Responsibilities include ensuring workforce qualification at subcontractor sites (including work instructions, training, preventive and corrective actions, and audits), reviewing and approving production deviations, defining quality improvement KPIs and monitoring their implementation, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, monitoring engineering change implementation, ensuring the latest product revisions are used in manufacturing, participating in reliability and regulatory compliance activities, and generating quality performance reports for both operations and subcontractors.

The role involves extensive cross-functional collaboration throughout the organization.

If you have a systems-oriented mindset, deep understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, and proven experience in high-tech or defense companies, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Quality Management

Lead quality assurance activities across electronic and mechanical manufacturing and assembly lines.

Define quality gates, inspection checkpoints, and manufacturing quality control processes.

Drive implementation of quality standards throughout production.

Supplier & Contract Manufacturer Quality

Lead, monitor, and audit electronic (EMS) and mechanical contract manufacturers.

Qualify suppliers and subcontractors and approve manufacturing processes.

Conduct supplier quality audits and drive continuous supplier performance improvement.

Failure Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

Lead engineering investigations to identify root causes of manufacturing and product quality issues.

Analyze quality data and failure trends.

Define, implement, and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA, 8D, 5-Why).

Continuous Improvement

Initiate and lead process improvement projects.

Reduce scrap rates and improve First Time Yield (FTY).

Establish quality KPIs and monitor improvement initiatives.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Support product transfers from R&D to manufacturing.

Define quality requirements during engineering documentation.

Review and approve manufacturing documentation, assembly packages, and product release.

Monitor engineering change implementation and ensure the latest revisions are used in production.

Additional Responsibilities

Ensure personnel competency at subcontractor facilities through training programs, work instructions, audits, and preventive actions.

Review, approve, and monitor production deviations and non-conformances.

Participate in product reliability and regulatory compliance activities.

Prepare and present quality performance reports for management, operations, and subcontractors.

Collaborate closely with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, and external suppliers.

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications

At least 7 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer in a hardware manufacturing environment.

Extensive hands-on experience working with subcontractors and suppliers.

Strong knowledge of quality management standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001.

Deep understanding of electronic manufacturing processes, including PCB, PCBA, SMT, and IPC standards.

Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes, including machining, sheet metal, enclosures, painting/coating, complex mechanical assemblies, tolerancing, and fits.

Proven experience leading Root Cause Analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions using methodologies such as CAPA, 8D, and 5-Why.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related field.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives independently.

Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including R&D, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and suppliers.

Experience with ERP and PLM systems.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Strong understanding of operational and logistics processes.

Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Self-motivated, proactive, and highly organized.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer-oriented skills.

Professional assertiveness and strong problem-solving abilities.

Fluent English, both written and spoken (mandatory).

About the Company

D-Fend Solutions

Autonomous counter-drone systems for urban environments

D-Fend Solutions delivers counter-drone technology that detects, locates, and neutralizes unauthorized drones in urban areas. Its core offering is an autonomous end-to-end system that intercepts a rogue drone’s control and data links, causing it to return to its takeoff point or land safely in a designated zone, while coexisting with existing wireless communications and GPS signals to avoid disrupting infrastructure. The system can also extract forensic data from the drone in flight to support real-time decisions and offline investigations. The company differentiates itself through its emphasis on non-disruptive operation in dense environments, seamless integration with current networks, and an end-to-end capability that includes ongoing maintenance and support. Its goal is to provide a safe, effective, and reliable solution to combat unauthorized drone activity by governments, critical infrastructure operators, and enterprises alike.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: $59M
Headquarters: Petah Tikva, Israel
Founded: 2017

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