Quality Engineer 2/3

Description

This quality engineer role at the company's Space Sector in Goleta, CA is open at Level 2 or Level 3.

You act as the technical quality lead for Space Systems, guiding a project from requirements and design review through build and delivery.

The work centers on tight process control, regulatory compliance and high product quality, delivered through audits, root cause analysis and coordination with suppliers and customers.

You mentor junior engineers and work directly with program leaders and customers on difficult quality problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality work on assigned programs, covering internal and external audits, supplier assessments and corrective actions.
• Write and put into practice quality plans, inspection procedures and process improvements.
• Oversee advanced quality and root cause tools, and direct MRB work and its recommendations.
• Track and report trends in product quality, nonconformance and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support design reviews, failure investigations and fixes for technical issues alongside cross-functional partners.
• Serve as the go-to technical expert for engineering, manufacturing and support teams.
• Represent quality in dealings with customers and suppliers.
• Mentor and coach less experienced quality engineers.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Level 2: a bachelor's degree in a STEM field plus 2 years of professional experience, or a master's degree with 0 years of professional experience. An additional 4+ years of experience can be considered in place of the degree.
• Level 3: a bachelor's degree in a STEM field plus 5 years of professional experience, or a master's degree plus 3 years, or a PhD plus 1 year. An additional 4+ years of experience can be considered in place of the degree.
• Proven skill in QMS (AS9100/ISO 9001), root cause and corrective action leadership, MRB and inspection planning.
• Demonstrated data analytics ability: spotting defect trends and devising workable fixes.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Preferred: an advanced technical degree.
• Preferred: QMS signature authority, plus customer coordination or regulatory audit experience.
• Preferred: hands-on work with inspection tools, advanced measurement systems and digital inspection technology.
• Preferred: a track record of driving process and quality improvement.
• Preferred: experience in space or aerospace environments.

Conditions

The role is 100% onsite in Goleta, CA and cannot be done by telecommuting.

The schedule is 9/80, with every other Friday off.

Travel is 10% of the time.

No relocation assistance is available.

No security clearance is needed to start, and no clearance type applies.

Primary level salary range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00. Secondary level salary range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00.

The range is a general guideline. Offers depend on the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, overtime, shift differential and discretionary bonus pay may be available.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let employees share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.