Voyager Technologies · 2 months ago
Quality Engineer IV
Folsom, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $115K/yr
10+ years expVoyager Technologies is an innovative defense, national security, and space technology company committed to advancing transformative solutions. The Supplier Quality Engineer will serve as a liaison between program functions and the Supplier Quality Assurance Group, ensuring compliance with quality requirements and promoting continuous improvement initiatives.
AerospaceInfrastructureSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Overall Quality Management to include:
Ensure appropriate flow down of program Quality Requirements to suppliers and internal manufacturing work instructions
Conduct/coordinate process and product evaluations and assessments
Conduct supplier and internal source surveillance, inspections and Hardware Acceptance Reviews (HARs)
Managing databases and associated key quality metrics & associated quality trends
Drive supplier and internal Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations
Delivering effective methods and initiating manufacturing and inspection processes improvements that will drive and improve overall quality performance
Participate, review and ensure successful First Article Inspection (FAI) Reports
Support supplier and internal program reviews (e.g., PDR, CDR, PRR, etc.)
Support Program activities to include:
Managing business processes to measure and improve quality performance and update/improve departmental procedures as required
Support program status and performance reviews
Support internal and external audits
Collaborate with leaders from various functions to assure compliance and continuous improvement
Other related job duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of ten (10) years of quality engineering experience which include five (5) years of managing DOD propulsion related programs
Direct experience as the Quality Engineer for large development programs
Minimum of three (3) years of experience working production control and material planning for programs in the prototyping, design, and development portion of the product life cycle
Experience supporting Quality for Department of Defense (DoD) programs for the U.S. Government
Experience across various NC tracking systems to include TIP QA or similar tools
Experience briefing program teams, executive management and customers on production plan status, risks, and future plans
Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) field
Proven critical thinking ability applied to understanding and solving problems quickly and thoroughly particularly as related to process non-conformances
Evaluation and Auditing of manufacturing and inspection processes
Knowledge of MDA Assurance Provisions (MAP), and MDA Parts, Materials, and Processes Mission Assurance Plan (PMAP)
Ability to multi-task in a highly collaborative team environment
Possess excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on verbal and written communication
Experience working to identify and drive systemic root cause and corrective action utilizing quantitative, qualitative analytical capabilities to communicate and influence others in a concise, data driven manner
Experience with AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be a self-starter and able to work with limited supervision while coordinating initiatives across multiple functional organizations
Experience in engaging with and representing the function with customers (DCMA, Program Office)
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience
Non-Destructive Inspection/Non-Destructive Testing of Solid Propellants
Must be able to travel 25% of the time
Must have ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship)
Preferred
Experience working Missile Defense Agency programs with MAP/PMAP requirements
Experience with AS9100 and DCMA standards
Demonstrated expertise in lean and six sigma principles
Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) field
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification
Experience with chairing Material Review Board (MRB) and NCM activities
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Familiarity and/or experience with Lean Enterprise Institute (or equivalent) principles involving manufacturing, quality, or supply chain management
Experience in using Integrated Program Management Tools
Involvement and experience in Lean Manufacturing
Lean Certification
Currently holds an active DoD Secret Clearance
Benefits
Competitive salary
A discretionary annual bonus plan
Paid time off (PTO)
A comprehensive health benefit package
Retirement savings
Wellness program
Various other benefits
Company
Voyager Technologies
Voyager Technologies is a defense and space technology company that develops solutions for national security and commercial space missions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$812.82MKey Investors
JP MorganNewSpace Capital
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $435M
2025-06-11IPO
2025-06-04Debt Financing· $200M
Leadership Team
Dylan Taylor
Chairman & CEO
Paul Tilghman
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
Business Wire
2026-01-09
Hartford Business Journal
2026-01-03
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