P22042 Quality Engineer III

Sierra Space•Louisville, CO

About The Position

The Quality Engineer II is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products. This role involves planning, implementing, and managing compliance of manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety, quality, and regulatory standards requirements for worldwide distribution. The engineer will design methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment, and finished products. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products. It requires planning, implementing, and managing compliance of manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety, quality, and regulatory standards to meet requirements for worldwide distribution. The role also includes designing methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, equipment, and finished products. Responsibilities include conducting inspections and tests to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications, analyzing data to identify trends, and recommending improvements in production processes and quality assurance protocols. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to address quality issues and implement corrective actions. Additional duties include documenting quality assurance activities, maintaining accurate records, and utilizing knowledge of electrical and mechanical drawings along with familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). The position also ensures compliance with IPC and NASA requirements, applies understanding of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), and actively participates in Corrective Action Reports (CAR). Finally, the role involves participating in internal audits and applying basic internal audit training.

Requirements

Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
Typically 2+ years of related experience.
Basic understanding of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA).
Basic Internal Audit Training.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in quality assurance or inspection (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer).
Experience in a manufacturing or quality assurance environment.
Proficiency with quality management systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
Experience with advanced quality assurance tools and techniques, such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Familiarity with quality management software and databases.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience conducting internal audits and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

Designing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.
Planning, implementing, and managing compliance of manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety, quality, and regulatory standards requirements for worldwide distribution.
Designing methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment, and finished products.
Conducting inspections and tests to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
Analyzing data to identify trends and recommending improvements in production processes and quality assurance protocols.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Documenting quality assurance activities and maintaining accurate records.
Utilizing knowledge of electrical and mechanical drawings along with familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Ensuring compliance with IPC and NASA requirements.
Applying understanding of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA).
Actively participating in Corrective Action Reports (CAR).
Participating in internal audits and applying basic internal audit training.