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Venus Aerospace · 12 hours ago

Quality Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion with innovative technology. The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality and precision of machined components, developing quality control processes, and leading efforts to build a quality control department.

AerospaceProduct ResearchTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes and standards for machined parts, assemblies, and production processes

Lead the effort to build out a QC department with an eye towards scaling in the near term

Perform in-process and FAI’s on precision-machined components using inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, CMMs, and optical measurement systems

Verify dimensional accuracy and GD&T compliance of parts against engineering drawings and specifications

Conduct process audits and collaborate with machinists, programmers, and production engineers to address quality concerns

Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations for nonconforming materials and process deviations

Develop our standards for assessing quality metrics (defects, scrap, rework, yield) to identify trends and implement process improvements

Develop and maintain inspection plans, work instructions, and documentation within the QMS framework

Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to support vendor site qualifications and supplier quality reviews

Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, and Six Sigma methodologies

Support training and mentoring of production personnel on quality standards, inspection methods, and continuous improvement tools

Qualification

Quality control processesCNC machining processesGD&T interpretationInspection equipmentQuality management systemsInspection softwareQuality toolsMethodologiesMicrosoft OfficeCQE certificationSix Sigma certification

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Quality, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

3+ years of experience in quality engineering or quality assurance within a machining or precision manufacturing environment

Strong working knowledge of CNC machining processes, GD&T interpretation, and precision measurement tools

Experience with inspection equipment (CMM, surface profilometers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges, etc.)

Experience with inspection software including PC-DMIS, Zeiss, PolyWorks, etc

Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies such as FMEA, SPC, RCCA, and 8D problem solving

Proficiency with quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100) and related documentation practices

Hands-on experience with machine shop environments—comfortable collaborating directly with machinists and production technicians to resolve quality issues

Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality or ERP software systems

Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, and Six Sigma methodologies