Staff Quality Engineer

Terran Orbital Corporation • Irvine, CA

4d • $125,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond! Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Staff Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Director of Quality, the Staff Quality Engineer will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of a quality and reliability testing system for the plant's products and development process, primarily focusing on our module and vehicle process. As an integral contributor to the site quality vision, this role will contribute to the definition, execution, and deployment of the strategic quality plan in conjunction with the plant leadership team. The Staff Quality Engineer will execute and administer plant-wide quality management systems assurance, quality control, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Systems Engineering or another related technical degree.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a quality function within a high-reliability manufacturing environment and at least 5 years of electronic experience.
• Ability to review and understand high reliability (HI-REL) customer requirements and their potential implications on an existing process.
• Strong methodology to investigate root cause and therefore provide effective corrective action to avoid reoccurrences.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformity relating to the product, process, and quality system.
• Able to identify and record any problems relating to the product, process, and quality system.
• Ability to initiate, recommend, and provide solutions through designated channels.
• Understanding of IPC Industry Standards, MIL-STD, and NASA craft acceptability guidelines.
• Knowledge of machining, assembly operations, problem-solving, gauging, process capability, SPC, APQP, and quality management systems ISO and 9001 ASA9100.
• Knowledge and experience with AIAG Core Tools (SPC, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, QSA).
• Must have excellent visual acuity to perform detailed inspections and quality control tasks.
• Ability to accurately distinguish a wide range of colors, which is essential for success in this role.
• Must be a US citizen with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE,)
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA,)
• Certified Quality Manager- Operational Excellence (CQM-OE,)
• Six Sigma Greenbelt (CSSGB,)
• ATEX, IECEx, and Metro certification audits.

Responsibilities

• Key Point of Contact for Incoming Inspection and Module and Vehicle Kitting Inspection.
• Developing and maintaining inspection metrics.
• Manage MRB Dispositions to reduce overhead to the company.
• Execute, maintain, and evolve the company's quality management systems in line with Terran Orbital strategy.
• Develop and analyze data to determine whether current processes and procedures meet the finished product's proposed quality and reliability expectancy.
• Assist in developing and implementing quality plans and processes for new customers, products, and technologies.
• Develop and maintain effective proactive and preventative quality processes utilizing PPAP core elements (PFMEA, process flow and control plans, etc.) and CAPA and RCCA to drive product and process defect reductions.
• Perform contract review on incoming customer orders and documentation and test data reviews for component, module, and vehicle assemblies.
• Develop and implement processes in coordination with the Purchasing department to improve supplier quality performance.
• Support team members engaged in production, inspection, and testing activities to ensure the consistent and repeatable delivery of conforming finished goods per customers’ requirements.
• Manage the planning, promoting, and organizing of training activities across departments as required related to craft, product quality, and reliability.
• Maintain and provide continuous improvement updates to the organization's quality assurance plan and QMS in coordination with the company's objectives and customer requirements.
• Manage customer complaints regarding quality based on investigations and ensure the timely implementation of related preventative and corrective actions.
• Promote awareness of strict compliance with all customer requirements and deliverables throughout the organization.

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior