Staff Quality Engineer, Hardware
Core
Architecting quality frameworks for spacecraft structural and propulsion systems to ensure mission readiness in aerospace manufacturing.
Role type
Staff Quality Engineer (Hardware/Aerospace)
Builds
Spacecraft structural assemblies, subassemblies, and propulsion systems
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
AS9102 standards, PFMEA, RCCA, Root Cause Analysis, MES, Supplier Quality Management, Configuration Management, Special Process Control, Audit Management, Design for Manufacturability
Preferred skills
ASQ certifications (CQE, CRE, CMQ/OE), Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Statistical Methods (DOE, SPC, ANOVA), Mentoring
Technologies
MES, AS9102, 8D, DMAIC
Responsibilities
Develop and enforce quality requirements for spacecraft structural assemblies and propulsion systems; Lead nonconformance investigations using RCCA methodologies (8D, DMAIC); Provide real-time quality support on the manufacturing floor including environmental testing compliance; Develop inspection test procedures, acceptance test procedures, and First Article Inspection plans; Manage Material Review Board dispositions and supplier quality assurance activities; Support internal and external audits and customer acceptance milestones; Monitor supplier performance metrics and conduct supplier audits.
Seniority
Staff, strategic technical authority & leadership