Build Reliability Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing•El Segundo, CA

1d•$107,100 - $192,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Build Reliability Engineer will be responsible for identifying, resolving, and eliminating spacecraft and product manufacturing quality issues. You will be a key partner with both design and manufacturing, driving the teams and the hardware to higher levels of reliability. This position will also be responsible for initiating corrective actions with our manufacturing and engineering teams. This position's internal job code is Quality Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for levels 3-4.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
4+ years of experience and knowledge of mechanical and avionics product manufacturing, assembly, test and inspection processes
Ability to read drawings, interpret specifications, and provide technical input to assembly and test procedures
Understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
Intermediate knowledge of AS9100 quality standards
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be eligible for a security clearance
Must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of process auditing techniques to ensure compliance to defined quality requirements
Experience performing and applying statistical analysis methodologies
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for the team’s spirit of innovation and mission of improving reliability in cutting-edge technology
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, or electrical engineering
Demonstrated application of process controls in high volume manufacturing, test, and quality environment
Dedicated to adopting a Lean approach to quality without compromising safety or reliability
Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, advanced product quality planning (APQP), metrology, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem-solving approaches
Experience developing or supporting any of the following products/processes: Complex mechanical/structural assemblies, Advanced composites systems, Fluid component/valve assembly, Pre-preg lamination/curing composites, CNC machining, forming, bending, Bonding, drilling, fastening and other assembly manufacturing processes, Avionics integration and testing, Fluid system pressure testing, Welding (OTW)

Responsibilities

Responsible partner with design engineering and manufacturing teams through product development and production to create quality plans for flight hardware, including identification of key characteristics, prototype testing for functionality and manufacturability, first article and detailed inspection planning, and consideration of past failures and lessons learned
Develop, implement and validate Lean test and inspection processes for new and existing products and process, ensuring that criteria are objective and that quality goals are consistently met
Monitor the success of products and processes through production ramp-up using a suite of quality and analysis tools
Conduct regular build quality reviews to ensure that design intent is achieved and well-communicated; identify opportunities for risk reduction and removal of complexity in designs and processes to improve manufacturability, collaborating with integrated product teams to drive improvements and address high-impact and repeating non-conformances
Investigate failures in production, test and flight, identifying and mitigating the immediate and underlying root causes in order to reduce risk and improve reliability of designs and processes
Contain suspect or known non-conforming product, providing guidance to quality inspectors, technicians, shop supervisors and engineers to assist in quarantining and rework activities
Support the shop floor in continuous improvement and the advancing of a Lean, autonomous production system through creation of standard rework/repair guides, removal of redundant or unnecessary inspection, and improved control and optimization of critical processes