Quality Systems Engineer (Starlink Product)

Responsibilities

• Provide management system training and guidance to SpaceX management, departments, and internal customers
• Build, implement, and improve policy, procedures and systems that meet SpaceX business objectives to assure compliance to customer requirements and industry standards
• Assess SpaceX business processes, systems, and products through internal audit program to assure compliance to customer requirements, SpaceX procedures and policies, and ISO 9001 / AS9100 standards
• Utilize corrective and preventive action processes to correct compliance non-conformances and drive improvement of the management system
• Initiate change request of management system procedures, policies, and internal audit checklist while leading implementation efforts
• Support internal audits, vendor/supplier audits, and audits from external parties

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
• 1+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical product design, testing, or manufacturing

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical product design, testing, or manufacturing
• Thorough knowledge of the ISO family of standards especially ISO9001
• ASQ-CQA-RAB certified lead auditor or training with hands on implementation and assessment experience
• Intimate knowledge of manufacturing processes and associated products and/or the ability to quickly work towards achieving this
• Experience with quality tools including root cause and corrective action, QMS and process auditing, and statistical analysis of quality metrics
• Working knowledge of SQL – ability to construct and/or maintain Tableau metrics
• Strong technical writing skills, ability to communicate effectively with management, technical teams and all organizations in the business, and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative with a strong work ethic; is innovative, detail oriented, positive, and be people oriented

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite – remote work not considered

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Company Information

• SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
• Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.