Principal Quality Engineer

Principal Quality Engineer

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add an experienced and talented Principal Quality Engineer to our team. In this position, you use a variety of process improvement tactics, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodology, and Kaizen. Your job is to collect data and analyze current operating procedures to determine which continuous improvement process technique is the best for our situation.

The Principal Quality Engineer will also be responsible for the inception, maintenance, and update of central directives pertaining to systematic problem solving, process quality engineering, and Lean manufacturing principles within QMS. This role is multi-dimensional requiring interfacing with internal customers (Management, Engineering (SW & HW), and Manufacturing) to drive the corrective action culture and in due course transitioning into a lean process quality engineer optimizing the production system using lessons learned (LL) methodology and Lean/Six sigma principles.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads cross-functional process improvements to drive business results including process controls, system improvements, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Identifies and drives root cause corrective action for nonconformance and failure investigations including customer, supplier, and internal issues.
• Acts as primary point of contact for customers to address and address customer issues, requirements, and expectations including review of contracts
• Develops and monitors quality metrics to assess process performance and QMS effectiveness.
• Plans and manages internal audits and supports external certification, customer, and regulatory audits
• Provides leadership and oversight to lower-level quality personnel in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues.
• Champions Lean and/or Six Sigma principles, methodologies, and tools to support achievement of business objectives.
• Plans, coordinates, and leads employee development training in quality methodologies including Lean and Six Sigma.
• Works closely with process owners to drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Communicates quality management system adequacy and effectiveness to top-level management through management reviews.
• Support the development and implementation of performance metrics.
• Supports all aspects of the quality management system.
• Assist with other QA duties as assigned.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred. Associate degree required.
• 8+ years relevant work experience.
• Experience with continuous quality improvement activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management Systems compliance.
• Demonstrated history of leading Kaizen events that eliminated waste and improved flow.
• Strong digital, written, and verbal communication skills
• Root Cause analysis and Continuous Improvement
• Value Stream Mapping
• Lean Six Sigma

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing experience in the aerospace or electronics industry
• Six Sigma Black Belt / Green Belt Certified
• AS9100 / ISO 9000 Auditor

$136,000 - $167,000 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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