Quality Engineer 2/3

Description

The company's Space Sector in Oxnard, CA is hiring a Quality Engineer at Level 2 or Level 3 to act as the technical quality lead across space systems work, from requirements and design review through build and delivery.

You would lead audits, root cause work, and supplier and customer coordination to keep process control, regulatory compliance, and product quality strong.

You would also mentor junior engineers and work directly with program leadership and customers on complex quality problems.

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

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance across your assigned programs, covering internal and external audits, supplier assessments, and corrective actions.
• Write and put into practice quality plans, inspection procedures, and process upgrades.
• Act as the go-to technical expert for engineering, manufacturing, and support teams.
• Study and report on quality trends, nonconformances, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Direct the use of advanced quality and root cause tools, and steer MRB work and recommendations.
• Take part in design reviews, failure investigations, and fixes for technical issues alongside cross-functional colleagues.
• Coach less experienced quality engineers.
• Speak for the quality function with customers and suppliers.
• Handle any additional duties given to you.

Requirements

• Level 2: a STEM bachelor's degree plus 2 years of professional experience, or a master's degree with 0 years of professional experience. The company will consider an extra 4+ years of experience in place of the degree.
• Level 3: a STEM bachelor's degree plus 5 years of professional experience, or a master's degree plus 3 years, or a PhD plus 1 year. The company will consider an extra 4+ years of experience in place of the degree.
• Both levels: proven QMS knowledge (AS9100/ISO 9001), root cause and corrective action leadership, MRB experience, and inspection planning skills.
• Both levels: hands-on ability in data analytics to spot defect trends and propose workable mitigations.
• Both levels: solid leadership and communication abilities.
• Both levels: U.S. citizenship 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 technologies.
• Preferred: a history of driving process and quality improvement.
• Preferred: experience in space or aerospace environments.

Conditions

Based in Oxnard, CA. The role is 100% onsite and cannot be done by telecommute.

Works a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Travel is 10% of the time.

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

No relocation assistance is available.

The position can be filled at either Level 2 or Level 3.

Benefits

• Primary level base salary range: $83,400.00 to $125,200.00.
• Secondary level base salary range: $103,600.00 to $155,400.00.
• The range is a general guideline. Base pay depends on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.
• Depending on the position, extras may include overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and shared company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays from the company, and PTO for vacation or personal business.