Quality Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Quality Engineer - Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen. Job Summary The Quality Engineer ( Build Reliability Engineer ) will be responsible for identifying, resolving, and eliminating spacecraft and product manufacturing quality issues. You will be a key partner with both design and manufacturing, driving the teams and the hardware to higher levels of reliability. This position will also be responsible for initiating corrective actions with our manufacturing and engineering teams. This position's internal job code is Quality Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for level 2 Position Responsibilities: • Responsible partner with design engineering and manufacturing teams through product development and production to create quality plans for flight hardware, including identification of key characteristics, prototype testing for functionality and manufacturability, first article and detailed inspection planning, and consideration of past failures and lessons learned • Develop, implement and validate Lean test and inspection processes for new and existing products and process, ensuring that criteria are objective and that quality goals are consistently met • Monitor the success of products and processes through production ramp-up using a suite of quality and analysis tools • Conduct regular build quality reviews to ensure that design intent is achieved and well-communicated; identify opportunities for risk reduction and removal of complexity in designs and processes to improve manufacturability, collaborating with integrated product teams to drive improvements and address high-impact and repeating non-conformances • Investigate failures in production, test and flight, identifying and mitigating the immediate and underlying root causes in order to reduce risk and improve reliability of designs and processes • Contain suspect or known non-conforming product, providing guidance to quality inspectors, technicians, shop supervisors and engineers to assist in quarantining and rework activities • Support the shop floor in continuous improvement and the advancing of a Lean, autonomous production system through creation of standard rework/repair guides, removal of redundant or unnecessary inspection, and improved control and optimization of critical processes Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement • 2-4 years of experience in a quality systems role • Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation and collaborate with design, development, manufacturing, supply chain, and deployment functions as part of a company-wide audit scope • This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Hands-on experience implementing, managing, or auditing quality management systems in a manufacturing or engineering environment • Working knowledge of ERP, and Business Intelligence (BI) systems and their integration with quality processes • Hands-on experience with data analytics platforms, reporting tools, and data visualization (SQL, Tableau, Python, Excel, or equivalent) • Demonstrated project management capability for software system implementation and user onboarding (internal and supplier/external) • Working knowledge of design, development, manufacturing, supply chain, and deployment functions as part of a company-wide audit scope • AS9100 / AS6500 lead auditor certification (AATT) • One or more ASQ certifications: CQE (Certified Quality Engineer), CQA (Certified Quality Auditor), CMQ/OE, or CRE • Experience with low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments (spacecraft, launch vehicles, avionics, or similar) • Experience supporting internal and external full scope QMS audits • Strong technical communication and writing skills; ability to translate complex quality requirements into clear process documentation • Experience building corrective action and nonconformance management systems and driving closure metrics Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process Drug Free Workplace: Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. Additional Information: • This position requires travel up to 20% of the time Total Rewards: At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options avai