Quality Engineer

This position supports the space program at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, organize, and coordinate assignments; plan and develop Safety & Mission Assurance (S&MA) engineering and assurance activities that may impact major programs.
• Prepare, evaluate, and assess in-house and contracted quality-related documentation, including implementation of procedures.
• Perform reviews and assessments of QA/QE documentation for compliance with NASA policy, Marshall Management System (MMS), and S&MA Directorate Organizational Instructions.
• Support preparation, evaluation, and assessment of documentation and processes for manufacturing, inspection, and test phases of programs and projects.
• Participate in Government milestone reviews to evaluate certification requirements affecting design, safety, production, testing, and operation.
• Develop and utilize tools to ensure all applicable quality requirements are identified for MSFC programs and projects.
• Perform drawing and procurement documentation review.
• Evaluate test results, including disposition of test anomalies and discrepancies.
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) and participate in corrective action activities to improve product quality.
• Participate in problem and failure investigations to determine root causes.
• Provide support in all quality areas, including Quality Plans, Surveillance Plans, Inspection Instructions, First Article Inspections, and Non-Conformance (NC) resolutions.
• Perform support for Quality Process assessments as required.
• Develop metrics as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer-related information.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field. In lieu of a degree, a high school diploma with 11+ years of recent and related work experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Knowledge of NASA Spacecraft S&MA requirements for manufacturing processes in support of the design and development of flight hardware.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality system requirements.
• Ability to read complex blueprints, technical charts, and specification sheets.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS).
• Strong team player with a solid work ethic and culture-oriented mindset.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers.
• Ability to follow company programs, processes, procedures, and requirements.
• Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work outside normal schedules and adjust to peak periods or surge requirements.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Thermal Protection System, Thrust Vector Controls, or Acceptance Data Package.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and as a stand-alone subject matter expert.
• Experience working with aerospace flight hardware in a manufacturing and production environment.

Work Environment

• Generally an office environment, but may involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
• Position is located onsite at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans, Louisiana; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• AD&D and disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement 401k plan.
• Vacation, sick pay, and holidays.
• Flexible work schedules (when available).
• Professional training and development for career advancement.

All Bastion employees must pass a national agency background check, pre-employment drug screening, and periodic random drug and alcohol screenings. Some positions may require an extensive background verification and clearance process.