Process Quality Engineer

About the Role

As a Process Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that the materials, components, and products manufactured at our Luling facility meet the required quality standards, specifications, and compliance requirements and ensure they align with organizational and customer expectations. This position requires an independent, self-motivated, highly skilled Engineer with experience and extensive knowledge of Quality in a manufacturing facility to manage and oversee product with minimal oversight and guidance on timelines shorter than usual in the industry.

This position is an on-site position at X-Bow's facility in Luling, TX with some travel (10%).

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate quality requirements, specifications, and standards to operations via written manufacturing work instructions and verbal communication.
• Ensure operations personnel understand and comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to establish inspection criteria and acceptance standards.
• Oversee manufacturing inspections and testing to verify conformance to engineering requirements.
• Define, review and conduct First Article Inspection Inspections.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining quality control processes throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
• Ensuring that manufacturing processes comply with industry standards (such as AS9100, ISO 9001) and regulatory requirements (like FAA, EASA regulations).
• Conducting process audits and inspections to verify adherence to quality standards.
• Implementing statistical process control (SPC) methods to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.
• Identifying areas for process improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Leading or participating in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Developing and maintaining quality documentation, including process control plans, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Preparing quality reports and presenting findings to management.
• Investigating quality issues and nonconformances.
• Implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality problems.
• Working closely with engineering, production, and other departments to integrate quality considerations into all aspects of the manufacturing process.
• Implementing and utilizing quality management software and systems.
• Staying current with emerging technologies and methodologies in quality assurance.
• Identifying potential quality risks in processes and products.
• Developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

B.S. in Engineering or Sciences, 1 year experience within Quality, 3 years experienced within Manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• Experience in Quality Management System software
• Basic understanding of GD&T concepts
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing)
• Ability to effectively communicate quality requirements and collaborate with procurement teams, operations and internal stakeholders
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistical process control (SPC), and quality metrics

About X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc.

X-Bow (pronounced "Crossbow") is a U.S. defense technology and rocket propulsion company that has developed an innovative, low-cost method to manufacture solid rocket motors. Our propulsion technology, space launch, and modular boost platforms make us a unique and highly desirable aerospace supplier to the defense and national security industries.

ITAR Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.