Quality Engineering Manager

Department: Production & Test

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hawthorne, California

Reporting To: Graham Bogda

Compensation: $116,000 - $196,000 / year

Description

Venturi 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 and quality engineers 
• 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

Additional Responsibilities

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs 

What We Offer

• 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