Quality Engineer II

About The Role

The Quality Engineer II is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products. This role involves planning, implementing, and managing compliance of manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety, quality, and regulatory standards requirements for worldwide distribution.

This role includes designing methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment, and finished products. Responsibilities include conducting inspections and tests to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications, analyzing data to identify trends, and recommending improvements in production processes and quality assurance protocols. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and tests to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Analyze data to identify trends and recommend improvements in production processes and quality assurance protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Document quality assurance activities and maintain accurate records.
• Utilize knowledge of electrical and mechanical drawings along with familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Evaluate compliance with IPC and NASA requirements.
• Apply understanding of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA).
• Participate in Corrective Action Reports (CAR).
• Participate in internal audits and apply basic internal audit training.

Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
• Typically, 2+ years of related experience.
• Basic understanding of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA).
• Basic Internal Audit Training.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Certifications in quality assurance or inspection (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer).
• Experience in a manufacturing or quality assurance environment.
• Proficiency with quality management systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Experience with advanced quality assurance tools and techniques, such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Familiarity with quality management software and databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience conducting internal audits and implementing corrective actions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.

Pay

Pay Range: $80,898.00 - $111,255.75

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.

Skills

• Quality Assurance
• Manufacturing Processes
• Quality Management Systems
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Internal Audits

Company Information

• Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components.
• We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.

Contact Information

• For special assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us.
• To learn more about Sierra Space, visit our careers page.