Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Supplier QA

Since our founding in 1982, Orbital has pioneered new classes of rockets, satellites and other space systems that have made us one of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of space and missile systems. Our commercial, civil government and military customers depend on our low-orbit, geostationary and planetary spacecraft to help them meet their communications, remote sensing and scientific missions. We also launch exciting new careers every day. Join us in bringing the benefits of space down to Earth!

Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor Degree in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering, plus at least six (6) years of experience with complex assemblies required on flight vehicles. Experience in aerospace component design, test, and acquisition is also required. Work experience must be in the problem definition and resolution of electrical or electromechanical systems used in the aerospace industry. Experience in the quality assurance of procured items and the systems that flowdown contractual requirements to a supply base of aerospace manufacturing companies is highly desirable. Experience in inspection planning and incoming inspection processes is also highly desirable. ASQ Certification (CQM, CQE) or Six Sigma training a plus. Ability to pass a background investigation is required.

Skills Needed:
Able to work independently as well as working as part of a team to reach assigned goals. Able to develop, evaluate and improve quality assurance processes compliant to aerospace industry standards and expectations. Articulate in the presentation of aerospace hardware and systems problems to technical professionals to initiate resolutions. Knowledge of discrepant material procedures, i.e., Discrepancy Reporting and MRB. System integration and range safety experience a plus. Experienced with Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint software required.

Duties Specific to the Position:
Candidate will be responsible for providing technical support and quality oversight in the acquisition of electromechanical systems for various launch applications. this entails the review of all discrepant hardware discovered during source inspection, receiving inspection and subsequent assembly into launch systems and their testing, determining the company's exposure to like discrepancies which includes leading investigations, collecting supporting documentation, identifying sources of supply, devising suspect material containment plans, creating corrective and preventative action plans, and working with technical teams for final resolution within a timeline goal. This position will also develop and deploy continuous improvement initiatives for this process to support supply base performance goals in supplier approval, surveillance, auditing, and quality rating. This position works closely with engineering, quality assurance, material, and procurement professionals in the entire purchasing process to ensure the highest quality of procured hardware. A successful candidate could also be responsible for other duties as required and directed by management. This position is also responsible for the stream of supplier quality assurance contractual data and the subsequent report generation and publishing of performance metrics using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software. Travel is an essential function of this position (approximately 30-40%) and may be on short notice. This position requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking, and the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds for short distances. Other duties as assigned.

EOE/M/F/D/V

BS or equivalent experience and four years of related experience is required.