Quality Engineer
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Job Location:
Decatur, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Quality Engineer
Challenge the Impossible
About Beyond Gravity
Beyond Gravity headquartered in Zurich Switzerland is the first space company to combine a startup mindset agility speed and innovation with decades of experience and proven quality. Approximately 1800 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland Sweden Austria USA Finland and Portugal) develop and manufacture products for satellites and launch vehicles with the goal of advancing humankind and enabling the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles and a leading provider of selected satellite products and constellation solutions in the New Space 2024 the company generated a revenue of around CHF 359 million. More information at:
The Quality Engineerensurescompliancewithaerospacequalitystandardsand customerrequirementsthroughouttheproductionofcompositecomponentsforlaunchvehiclesand spacesystems. Thisroleprovidestechnicalexpertiseinqualityassurancesupportsmanufacturingandintegrationactivities anddrivescontinuousimprovementinitiativestomaintainproductintegrityandmissionsuccess.
The Quality Engineer works independently on complex quality tasks including nonconformance investigations root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. The position collaborates closely with design engineering production teams and program quality leadership to ensure that composite structures meet stringent performance and reliability standards.
YourMission
Quality Planning & Compliance
Ensure composite manufacturing processescomply withAS9100 ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements.
Support development andmaintaininspection plans quality checklists and process documentation.
Inspection & Verification
Oversee completion and compliance of in-process and final inspections of composite layup curing machining and assembly operationsthoughthe configured product documentation (Traveler / MWI / IR).
Validate conformance to engineering drawings specifications and work instructions (Red line process included).
Nonconformance Management
Identification documentation and resolution of nonconformances via ERP requirements (NCR/photo documentation/technical and or test reports)
Lead investigations of nonconformances and process deviations.
Drive effective RCCA/CAPA activities using structured problem-solving tools (8D Fishbone FMEA).
Risk Management
Conduct PFMEA and risk assessments for composite manufacturing processes.
Implement preventive measures to reduce quality risks and improve reliability.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Analyze quality metrics and trends toidentifysystemic issues.
Prepare detailed reports for internal reviews and customer audits.
Customer & Supplier Interface
Support customer audits and quality reviews.
Collaborate with supplier quality to resolve material or process-related quality issues.
Continuous Improvement
Lead initiatives to improve composite manufacturing processes and reduce defects.
Support lean and Six Sigma projects to enhance efficiency and quality performance.
Documentation & ERP Systems
Maintainaccuratequality records in ERP/PLM systems (e.g. SAP Teamcenter).
Ensure traceability and configuration control for composite components
YourStory
Associatesdegreeoraminimumof25yearsinaerospaceorhigh-reliabilitymanufacturingwithhands-onexperienceincompositeproduction. Relevantbackgroundin anapplicableadvancedmanufacturingindustryofsimilarcustomer andregulatoryrequirementsconsideredinlieuof.
Abletoprocessandanalyzedataquicklybothin and outofSAP/Siemensidentifyingareasforcorrectionorreconciliationbeforeandduringcustomeracceptancereviews.
Musthavea strongunderstandingofqualityfunctionsmanufacturingrequirementsand non-conformancepackagegeneration.
In-depthknowledgeofcompositemanufacturingprocesses:layupcuringmachiningbonding
StrongunderstandingofaerospacestandardssuchasISO9000 AS/EN9100 ECSS NASA and MIL
Familiarityofqualitymanagementsoftware;experiencein MS Office anddataanalyticsskills
FamiliarityofRCCA/CAPAmethods(5-why8DFishbonediagrams).
Proficiencytoriskanalysisconcepts(PFMEA)qualityplanningandprocesscontrolplans.
Abilitytoeffectivelyworkindependentlyora teamsettingexecutingactionsfordeliverables
Excellentcriticalthinkinganalyticaland interpersonalskills
Highlevelofenthusiasmand apassionforqualityandcontinuousimprovements
Comfortarounduppermanagementand customer teams
Customerfocusthroughtimelydecisionmakingwithqualityrequirements
Clear and concise written and verbal communication (Not afraid to ask the tough questions)
5% to 10% ability to travel nationally and internationally asrequired
Are you ready for lift-off
Our core values - Passionate Together and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Embark on a journey to transcend the ordinary with us. Propel your career to new heightsby actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.
For questionsregardingthe position please contact:Scotty
For questionsregardingtheposition orrecruitment process please contact:Michelle
Beyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race color religion sex gender national origin disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected categories.
Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- APQP
- Quality Assurance
- Six Sigma
- ISO 9001
- PPAP
- Minitab
- Root cause Analysis
- ISO 13485
- Quality Systems
- Quality Management
- As9100
- Manufacturing
About Company
Beyond Gravity has been supplying products for hundreds of space missions for over 40 years. They all ultimately serve one goal: advancing humanity.
