Quality Assurance Engineer
About The Position
At Relative Dynamics we value knowledge as a process rather than knowledge as an answer. Founded in 2011, our goal is to define the new space era by continuously pushing the boundaries of engineering models, services, and technology development. Visit us at www.relativedynamics.space. Relative Dynamics, Inc. (RD) has an anticipated opportunity to provide inline Quality Assurance support for a commercial space manufacturer at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX. Selected personnel will work fully onsite at JSC as resident Quality Inspectors and/or Procurement Quality Assurance (PQA) specialists. Multiple positions may be available across both Quality Inspector and PQA roles.
Requirements
- Experience in manufacturing, assembly, and/or quality assurance of space flight hardware.
- Familiar with NASA workmanship standards including NASA-STD-8739.6 (Workmanship Implementation Standard) and ANSI/ESD 20.20.
- Familiar with ISO 9001 and AS9100.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience working alongside prime contractors, subcontractors, and civil servants.
- Must be local to the Houston, TX area.
Nice To Haves
- NASA-STD-8739.1 (Staking and Conformal Coating)
- NASA-STD-8739.4 or IPC/WHMA-A-620xS (Crimping, Cables and Wiring)
- IPC J-STD-001ES/FS (Soldering, Space Addendum)
- IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies)
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Cables and Wire Harness Assemblies)
- Experience supporting critical path FRBs for a NASA project is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive quality support across production and testing activities, including Quality Engineering Support.
- Ensure processes adhere to standards of quality and efficiency in support of production and testing activities.
- Monitor contractor quality controls and participate in QA activities during fabrication, integration, and test.
- Participate in production planning, review manufacturing flow plans, and support Manufacturing and Test Readiness Reviews (MRRs and TRRs).
- Document flight hardware and software anomalies, corrective actions, and re-verifications in accordance with applicable non-conformance and corrective action systems.
- Examine products and processes to ensure compliance with all pertinent standards and specifications.
- Perform final workmanship inspections prior to box-level closure and integration into next-level assemblies.
- Verify general workmanship quality prior to acceptance testing and shipment; confirm shipping packaging adequacy.
- Support inspection of incoming materials and components, verifying quality prior to integration into the production line.
- Review parts and materials documentation, traceability, and calibration certification compliance.
- Isolate and preserve non-conforming items to support effective root cause and failure analysis.
- Assist in assuring that the quality of procured materials and services meets applicable requirements.
- Support supplier quality management operations, requirements flow down, compliance verification, and performance data accumulation.
- Review build records and end-item data packages; participate in corrective action request responses.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance
- Vacation and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Great 401k with company match
- Employee referral program
- Community involvement investing and giving back to the community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
