New Product Development (NPD) Quality Engineer

Now Hiring : New Product Development (NPD) Quality Engineer

Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Industry : Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Type : Full-Time, Direct Hire

Perks : Excellent Benefits, Relocation Assistance, Great Work-Life Balance

About Dayton-Granger

Just four miles from Fort Lauderdale's sunny beaches, Dayton Granger, Inc. (DG) designs, manufactures, and supplies cutting-edge avionics products for commercial, general aviation, and military markets worldwide. With over 80 years of industry experience, DG offers long-term stability with the agility and collaboration of a small company environment.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive New Product Development (NPD) Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance efforts throughout the product development lifecycle. In this role, you will partner closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Test Engineering, and Operations to ensure that new aerospace products meet internal, customer, and regulatory requirements in alignment with AS9100 standards. A strong working knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) principles is essential.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, or related Engineering field

3–10 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, or design engineering environment

Hands-on experience with APQP tools : DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and PPAP documentation

Familiarity with the design and product development process, including design reviews, validation / verification, and prototype builds

Understanding of AS9100 quality management system requirements

Strong communication and collaboration skills across functions and levels

Preferred Qualifications

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent

Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)

Familiarity with test witnessing and design validation practices

Key Responsibilities

Participate in design reviews to ensure customer and quality requirements are considered early in development

Lead and support quality planning throughout product development using APQP methodology

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) features and support Design for Quality (DFQ) initiatives

Review Qualification Test Procedures (QTPs) and ensure alignment with design intent

Support and witness validation and qualification testing; document and escalate deviations as needed

Monitor prototype and pre-production builds, proactively addressing risks related to quality and manufacturability

Work with Manufacturing and Production Quality teams to establish robust inspection criteria and process controls

Prepare and maintain PPAP packages, First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, and other launch deliverables

Ensure compliance with AS9100, maintain audit readiness, and ensure documentation traceability during design transfer and production launch

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with immediate vesting and company match

Complimentary life insurance and supplemental coverage options

PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental / bereavement leave

Tuition reimbursement and mental health support

Short- and long-term disability coverage

On-site gym, milestone anniversary gifts, and team building events

Why Join DG?

At DG, you'll be part of a multi-generational, cross-functional team working from one centralized facility in coastal South Florida. With long-standing aerospace contracts and new product development programs underway, we offer both stability and innovation. Employee loyalty is strong—many have been with us for 10+ years—and we actively celebrate milestones and contributions across the company.

Dayton-Granger, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.

This position requires access to technical data governed by U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be “U.S. persons” as defined under ITAR and EAR regulations, including U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, or protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).