Staff Quality Engineer

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital youre not just part of the system youre 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 nations 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 youre driven by purpose inspired by challenges and ready to leave your mark on the universe youll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together lets redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Description

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Staff Quality Engineerto 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 plants 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.

Key Duties and 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 companys quality management systems in line with Terran Orbital strategy.
• Develop and analyze data to determine whether current processes and procedures meet the finished products 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 organizations quality assurance plan and QMS in coordination with the companys 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.

Requirements

• Bachelors 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).
• Preferred skills 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.
• 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.

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

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design production launch planning mission operations and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military civil and commercial customers. Learn more at

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job performing the duties of this job the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time in addition to bending reaching and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of addition please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law.

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Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters employment agencies or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter an employment agency or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter agency and/or firm.