Terran Orbital Corporation
aerospace and defense
StaffQualityEngineer
“Staff Quality Engineer at Terran Orbital Corporation. Skills: Quality management systems, Manufacturing quality, Aerospace quality. Support quality and reliability testing system. Contribute to strategic quality plan”
What You'll Achieve.
Reduce overhead to the company; Drive product and process defect reductions; Ensure consistent and repeatable delivery of conforming finished goods; Ensure timely implementation of related preventative and corrective actions
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Root cause analysis; Corrective action
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance, Physical demands described, Sit or stand for long durations, Bending, reaching, and walking, Lift or move objects up to 10 pounds, Occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds, Substantial computer usage, US citizen, Eligible to obtain U.S. Department of State authorizations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Systems Engineering or another related technical degree, Minimum 8 years of experience in a quality function within a high-reliability manufacturing environment, at least 5 years of electronic experience, Ability to review and understand high reliability (HI-REL) customer requirements, methodology to investigate root cause and therefore provide effective corrective action to avoid reoccurrences, Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformity relating to the product, process, and quality system, Able to identify and record any problems relating to the product, process, and quality system, Ability to initiate, recommend, and provide solutions through designated channels, Understanding of IPC Industry Standards, MIL-STD, and NASA craft acceptability guidelines, Knowledge of machining, assembly operations, problem-solving, gauging, process capability, SPC, APQP, and quality management systems ISO and 9001 ASA9100, Knowledge and experience with AIAG Core Tools (SPC, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, QSA), excellent visual acuity to perform detailed inspections and quality control tasks, Ability to accurately distinguish a wide range of colors, Must be a US citizen with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
Nice to Have
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE, ), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Manager- Operational Excellence (CQM-OE), Six Sigma Greenbelt (CSSGB), ATEX, IECEx, and Metro certification audits
What You'll Do.
Support quality and reliability testing system
Contribute to strategic quality plan
Execute plant-wide quality management systems assurance
Administer quality control
Drive continuous improvement
Manage MRB Dispositions
Evolve company's quality management systems
Analyze data for quality and reliability expectancy
Develop quality plans for new customers
Develop proactive and preventative quality processes
Perform contract review
Develop processes to improve supplier quality
and testing activities
Manage training activities
Provide continuous improvement updates
Manage customer complaints
Promote compliance with customer requirements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with plant leadership team; Coordinate with Purchasing department; Support team members engaged in production, inspection, and testing activities; Coordinate with company's objectives and customer requirements
Communication Scope
Promote awareness of strict compliance
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