Title:  Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer

Job Code: 29699

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Description:

Space Systems team seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Program Quality Engineer. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality of products and processes across the lifecycle of a program – from development through production and delivery. The PQE will serve as the primary quality liaison for assigned programs, driving compliance with customer, regulatory and internal requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Provide drawing reviews and test procedure reviews to ensure design modifications meet all quality requirements. 
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action (RCCA/CAPA) using tools such as 8D, 5-why, and/or Fishbone diagrams.
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action activities, lead and/or support Material Review Board and Failure Review Board meetings.
• Working knowledge in Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple functions supporting the production of high-complexity aerospace products to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• AS9100/ISO 9001 quality system experience.
• Review and approve engineering documentation including drawings, work instructions, and test plans for quality compliance.
• Interpret customer contracts, specifications, statements of work, and regulatory requirements to develop and maintain Program Quality Plans.
• Support internal and external audits, including AS9100, and customer audits.
• General understanding of manufacturing, materials, test and design engineering.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong experience with preparing and handling documentation for aerospace products.
• Understanding of quality control methods and processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Top Secret US Security Clearance
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement elements

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