Quality Engineer, Hardware
True AnomalySpace Defense company
Long Beach, United StatesMid
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About the role
TL;DR
Ensures spacecraft hardware quality through inspections, process design, and compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards.
- •Space is a warfighting domain.
- •True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
- •OUR MISSION True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority.
- •We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors
- •enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.
- •OUR VALUES Be the offset.
- •We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
- •What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
- •It’s the people.
- •Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
- •YOUR MISSION As the Quality Assurance Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be a key contributor to Spacecraft Development by inspecting in-process or finished products for quality; based on True Anomaly internal specifications and will adviseMissions and production on results.
- •Managing product quality standards, as well as environmental, and safety objectives internally to the Production functions and staff, while externally it relates to suppliers and customers.
- •This role will support the Spacecraft Development team, Mission Assurance and Production Teams.
- •You will have the opportunity to design and build processes that you can then train other team members to help execute against RESPONSIBILITIES Be a proactive leader; demonstrate the ability to identify issues and develop solutions.
- •Participate in risk identification reviews of manufacturing instructions and test, Read blueprints, specifications.
- •Monitor operations to ensure that production standards are met.
- •Recommend adjustments to the assembly or production process and contribute to maintaining compliance.
- •Advise production when inspection results do not meet customer specifications.
- •Identify supplier issues and address design and manufacturing areas for improvement.
- •Manage internal and external audits/inspections such as AS9100 and ISO9001.
- •Adjudicate inspection issues and collaborate with the responsible manufacturing and/or engineering functions to improve product and/or processes.
- •Lead defect analysis for products and process work centers and facilitateimprovements.
- •Routinely use measuring tools (such as: caliper gauges, micrometers).
- •Maintain a safe and clean workspace.
- •Build positive relationships across designated team by effectively collaborating, communicating, and upholding ethical integrity.
- •Drive Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the organization as it pertains to quality assurance methodology.
- •Other duties as assigned.
- •QUALIFICATIONS College Degree 5+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer in an aerospace environment.
- •Experience working with depth gauges, dial calipers, and/or automated gauges.
- •Experience maintaining production or quality control equipment.
- •Experience with EIDP’s, CoC’s, Non-conformance Reporting Processes Previous experience with corrective actions, supplier engagement, and 3rd party audit support.
- •Proficiency with computer applications (such as: Microsoft: Excel, Word, Outlook) Strong attention to detail and experience reviewing and understanding graphs and trends.
- •Demonstrated ability to provide clear and concise communication (verbal and written) in a respectful manner to all levels of personnel.
- •COMPENSATION Base Salary: $90,000
- •$155,000 Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
- •ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Work Location—this a fully onsite position based out of our Long Beach, CA office.
- •Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
- •Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
- •This position will be open until it is successfully filled.
- •To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite To conform to U.S.
- •Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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 State.
- •True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws.
- •If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.
Required skills
AS9100ISO9001
Domain expertise
SpaceManufacturing
Tech stack
AS9100ISO9001