Quality Engineering Lead

4 weeks ago

Hawthorne, United States Astrolab Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionVenturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.   

The Quality Engineering Lead (Hardware and Process) will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust quality control strategy, ensuring the highest standards of reliability in our lunar rover projects.
What you'll do:
  • Ownership of hardware non-conformance handling process and physical implementation on the shop floor
  • Define inspection processes and procedures for receiving, work in progress, and closeout activities to ensure quality throughout all stages of the product life cycle
  • Development and training of quality inspectors
  • Management of Material Review Board process as well as physical implementation and continuous improvement
  • Develop and implementation of metrology and calibration standards, training, and maintenance of calibrated tools and instruments
  • Drive continuous improvement of Astrolab FOD and ESD programs and training
  • Design for Quality (DfX) contributions from concept through design reviews (DCR, PDR, CDR)
Key supporter of these areas:
  • AS9100 certification maintenance
  • Root cause problem solving
  • Supplier quality audit processes including support of on-site inspections and audits. 
  • Quality data and records management
  • Development internal design, construction, and verification specifications
  • Configuration management and traceability training
  • Development of build and test standards and processes
  • Hands-on build and inspections of flight hardware

What you'll bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field; master's degree or relevant certifications are a plus
  • 5+ years’ experience in spaceflight programs; preferred experience with NASA projects
  • 5+ years’ of experience in build reliability, quality assurance, or quality control; preferred experience with mechanisms, avionics, and vehicle integration
  • Expert in root cause problem solving across the product life cycle
  • Deep understanding of industry and NASA mechanical and avionics standards
  • Experience in Design for Manufacturing, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing of parts, and inspection techniques
  • Experience with safety regulations and establishing best practices
  • High proficiency with JIRA, MES software, and Excel
  • Preference to candidates with experience using CAD software
  • Preference to candidates with people management experience – particularly with experience managing quality inspectors and specialists
  • Preference to candidates with a working understanding of SMC-S-016 standard
  • Preference to candidates with a working understanding of NASA 8739.6 workmanship requirements
  • Preference to candidates with experience in NDE techniques for metallics
Additional Responsibilities
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs 

Benefits and Perks
  • Work with a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
  • Ownership in the company
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Flexible time off and parental leave
  • On-site snacks, beverages, and 2x weekly lunches
  • Flexible work environment

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