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Firefly Aerospace · 1 day ago

Quality Engineer - Avionics

Briggs, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that focuses on launching and operating in space. The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining processes for inspection and acceptance of hardware and software products, ensuring that all key performance and design characteristics are met prior to launch to guarantee mission success.

AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication

Responsibilities

Partner with design engineering and manufacturing teams through product development and production to create quality plans for flight products, including identification of key characteristics, development testing for functionality and manufacturability, first article and detailed inspection planning, and consideration of past failures and lessons learned

Develop and maintain inspection plans on launch vehicle/spacecraft electrical/avionics components and sub-assemblies

Develop and maintain equipment, training, and standard work instructions for detailed inspection programs which assure adherence to design, specification, and testing requirements

Ensure that all actions required for product acceptance are conducted accurately and efficiently, in alignment with all customer requirements and regulatory standards

Generate accurate records for traceability and pedigree of customer-deliverable products, including records of First Article Inspection

Lead and support Quality Inspectors in workflow priority, inspection process efficiency, and best practice inspection methodologies

Identify and document non-conformances affecting product reliability and production efficiency

Collect, track, and trend production data on first-pass yield and non-conformance issues, performing basic statistical analysis on variable data

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve non-conformance or quality issues, including development and implementation of robust corrective actions to prevent recurrences

Develop and execute quarantine plans to identify, control, and disposition all affected non-conforming product

Maintain tool control and calibration processes within assigned department - including validation of metrology systems

Plan and perform periodic product and process audits to ensure compliance with Firefly Quality Management System

Implement standards, tools, and methods to ensure the effectiveness of quality processes and sustain quality performance improvements

Execute projects and process improvements to reduce Cost of Poor Quality

Review designs and provide feedback to mitigate manufacturability and inspection challenges

Review procedures and production metrics that impact quality and make necessary changes to ensure compliance with standards and requirements for mission success

Provide research and interpretation of regulations and requirements to ensure compliance with external standards

Participate in technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical engineering resource

Initiate and execute plans to improve product quality, reliability, and inspection efficiency

Apply 6S workplace organization & follow the Lean initiatives

Support manufacturing compliance to customer and internal specifications to meet contractual and mission requirements

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Quality assurance principlesAerospace manufacturing processesInspection techniquesGD&TStatistical process controlRoot cause analysisLean principlesAS9100ISO 9001Interpersonal skillsOrganization skillsTechnical documentationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry)

1+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, quality, and/or design engineering role (student project team or internship experience qualifies)

Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals, interpret technical information, develop technical instructions, and understand: technical drawings, specifications, GD&T, and related quality control documentation and standards

Experience with standards and/or equivalent quality, military, or government standards in the aerospace industry

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written

Flexibility regarding workflow and process

Excellent organization skills. Willingness to work with a team, share expertise, and follow instructions to accomplish established goals

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry)

3+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, quality, and/or design engineering role (student project team or internship experience qualifies)

Demonstrated experience applying quality assurance principles, methods, and processes - including inspection techniques, equipment, and tools used in quality control

Comprehensive understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and specifications

Demonstrated competency in structures/composites, electrical/avionics, and fluids/propulsion disciplines

Full capability to read and understand blueprints, drawings GD&T, and Model-Based Definitions

Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, advanced product quality planning (APQP), metrology, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem solving approaches

Demonstrated experience with application of aerospace quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001

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