Specialist, Quality Engineer

L3HHCM20

40d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in helping to shape the future of space exploration. As part of a dedicated quality team, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the precision and safety of liquid rocket engine assembly and test, primarily supporting NASA’s Artemis program, working with industry experts. This opportunity is for individuals with a keen eye for detail and a passion for problem-solving, offering career growth in a company committed to operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
Ability to understand Quality Mission Assurance, Quality Management Systems, Product Conformity, Configuration Management Principles, Control of Nonconforming Material, and Product Acceptance in relation to Engine Assembly and Testing operations
Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to understand product requirements
Verify compliance to engineering drawings, specifications, or other product definitions in order to review, release, and approve work instructions/procedures
Ability to lead and perform root cause analyses to prevent recurrence of non-conformances or unwanted events with preventive and corrective actions
Ability to analyze and compile data using process control statistics to determine and improve process capability and product quality
Ability to develop and perform process audits
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement activities
Maintain a clean and organized work area using 5S+1
Adhere to all safety requirements, processes, and procedures
Must work well independently and in a teaming environment
Must have good verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, great attention to detail, and be able to develop and maintain great customer relationships
Must be familiar with MS Office and web databased applications
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical degree
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Familiarity with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Familiarity with Product/Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
Experience in aerospace or aviation manufacturing/maintenance or similar industry
Experience with production/manufacturing requirements of human-rated products (NASA Technical Requirements for Human-Rating or Airworthiness)
Familiarity with QMS requirements of AS9100 Aerospace Standard

Responsibilities

Ability to understand Quality Mission Assurance, Quality Management Systems, Product Conformity, Configuration Management Principles, Control of Nonconforming Material, and Product Acceptance in relation to Engine Assembly and Testing operations
Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to understand product requirements
Verify compliance to engineering drawings, specifications, or other product definitions in order to review, release, and approve work instructions/procedures
Ability to lead and perform root cause analyses to prevent recurrence of non-conformances or unwanted events with preventive and corrective actions
Ability to analyze and compile data using process control statistics to determine and improve process capability and product quality
Ability to develop and perform process audits
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement activities
Travel to Kennedy Space Center to support RS-25 engine integration activities required occasionally
2nd shift coverage required occasionally
Maintain a clean and organized work area using 5S+1
Adhere to all safety requirements, processes, and procedures
Must work well independently and in a teaming environment
Must have good verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, great attention to detail, and be able to develop and maintain great customer relationships
Must be familiar with MS Office and web databased applications
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance