Full-Time
Quality Engineer
Wilder Systems
11-50 employees
Aerospace manufacturing robotics for productivity
No salary listed
South Gate, CA, USA
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Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years of Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing according to ASME Y14.5.
- Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and documentation abilities.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications, manage multiple projects simultaneously, work independently and within cross-functional teams, and maintain high attention to detail.
- Support and maintain compliance with AS9100 and customer quality requirements.
- Assist with internal, customer, and third-party audits.
- Review and revise quality procedures, work instructions, and forms.
- Monitor the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
- Participate in management review activities and quality metric reporting.
- Provide daily production support to resolve quality concerns.
- Review manufacturing documentation for compliance before release.
- Verify implementation of process controls and inspection requirements.
- Support AS9102 First Article Inspection activities.
- Ensure manufacturing complies with engineering drawings and customer specifications.
- Lead root cause investigations using 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, 8D, and Corrective Action Reports.
- Verify the effectiveness of implemented corrective actions and coordinate responses to customer corrective actions.
- Interface with customers regarding quality concerns and review customer specifications and quality clauses.
- Support supplier quality evaluations and corrective actions.
- Assist Purchasing with supplier qualification and performance monitoring.
- Maintain quality records, inspection plans, and quality documentation.
- Prepare quality reports and presentations and analyze quality trends using key performance indicator metrics.
- Identify opportunities to reduce defects and improve efficiency.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects and support reduction of scrap, rework, and customer escapes.
- Support compliance with AS9100, AS9102, Boeing BAC5114, Boeing D6-51991, Boeing customer-specific requirements, Lockheed Martin requirements, Northrop Grumman requirements, Collins Aerospace requirements, and NADCAP requirements.
- Experience in aerospace manufacturing.
- Prior experience with Boeing Defense Programs and Lockheed Martin.
- AS9100 Internal Auditor certification.
- Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection.
- Experience with enterprise resource planning systems, preferably JobBOSS.
- Experience using CMM/FARO inspection systems.
- Knowledge of Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, or Collins Aerospace quality requirements.
- Experience supporting NADCAP or customer audits.
Wilder Systems offers WSRobots, robotic systems designed for aerospace manufacturing. They create multifunctional robots that can be integrated into existing production lines for aircraft manufacturing to boost productivity, improve quality, and enhance operator ergonomics. The robots operate by being compatible with current jigs for all structures and by being network-enabled to track process data for traceability and continuous improvement. The company generates revenue from selling and maintaining these robotic systems, with a value proposition that includes easy NC programming using standard G and M codes and the ability to log data for smart manufacturing. The main goal is to reduce labor time (by 50% or more), cut labor costs, improve process visibility for management, and minimize defects from complex drilling steps, while freeing operators for higher-value tasks.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$12.7M
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Piper's January 2026 handoff shows Wilder reaching factory production, not pilot theater.
- Wilder's July 2026 website emphasizes lights-out manufacturing and MRO expansion.
- LinkedIn coverage in March 2026 highlighted Boeing 737 ramp support, expanding reference value.
What critics are saying
- PitchBook lists only 35 employees and $11.1 million raised, limiting execution runway.
- Customer concentration is severe; Piper and Boeing-like programs anchor revenue and credibility.
- If OEMs standardize in-house robotics, Wilder's niche turns into a commodity integration shop.
What makes Wilder Systems unique
- Wilder's AMR retrofits existing aerospace lines, avoiding expensive factory retooling.
- Its WS2000 and WS5000 target tight-access drilling and heavier-reach structures.
- Piper M600/SLS and Boeing 737 deployments validate production-grade aerospace automation.
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In partnership with Wilder, Piper has been working on the AMR project since August 2022.