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APT (A-P-T Research, Inc.) · 1 day ago

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

APT Research, Inc. is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in safety and quality analyses for the U.S. Government. They are seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to support Starlab LLC's Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destination in New Orleans, LA, focusing on quality assurance for critical flight hardware and system integration.

Industrial EngineeringPublic SafetyWeb Development

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Work with a variety of systems such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pyros, and pneumatic

Performs inspections, surveillance, and requirement compliance while overseeing fabrication, assembly, test and checkout of flight hardware and GSE

Performs assessments & process proofing of contractor's operations, Quality Management System (QMS), work procedures, and operational processes to ensure products/services are produced per quality and engineering requirements

Generate and assign Nonconformance/Corrective Action Reports (NCR, DR, CAPA, CAR)

Perform Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions

Provide support for all compliance procedures and policies under the Quality Assurance Plan

Ability to read/interpret drawings, requirements, and specifications

Provide support for the development of Starlab's Quality Management System

Provide support for Internal/external auditing of Starlab suppliers

Evaluate adequacy, compliance, and effectiveness of the contractor's QMS activities

Provides direct input to program Quality management with respect to contractor performance

Performs acceptance of flight hardware/GSE, receiving inspections, and review of Acceptance Data Packs

Performs Mandatory Inspection Points (MIPs), In-Line assessments, and track associated nonconformances

Provides QAS support to Quality Engineer (QE) Teams with projects, surveillance(s), audits/assessments, and miscellaneous operational tasks as necessary

Address nonconformances and document technical issues

Identifies quality/safety issues and potential concerns that need to be documented and addressed

Qualification

Quality AssuranceQuality Management SystemAerospace Industry ExperienceRoot Cause AnalysisNonconformance ReportsInternal/External AuditingMicrosoft OfficePressure Systems FamiliarizationIPC Specialist CertificationTechnical WritingCommunication Skills

Required

Education: BA/BS or equivalent years' experience

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of Quality Assurance/QMS experience

Background in aerospace industry or military experience

Familiarity with systems used in aerospace or aircraft vehicles

Quality Auditor Experience

Pressure Systems Familiarization

Must be able to receive secret clearance if needed

Preferred

Quality background with experience in overseeing operations associated with complex systems (i.e. mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, etc.)

Technical background with aerospace industry or military work experience and familiarity with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and other systems utilized on aircraft or aerospace vehicles/ payloads, military systems is desired

Ability to read/interpret drawings, requirements, and specifications

Experience with Nonconformance/Corrective Action Reports (NCR, DR, CAPA, CAR)

IPC Specialist Certification (Soldered Electrical & Electronic Assemblies)

NASA Workmanship STD 8739 (or equivalent) Training: Cable Harness and Crimp Inspection, Surface Mount Soldering Inspection, Through Hole Soldering Inspection, Conformal Coating and Staking Inspection, ESD Control, Lithium Battery Handling, Fiber Optic Terminations Inspection

Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions

Familiarization with Aerospace Quality Management Systems

Internal/external supplier auditing

Experience monitoring/evaluating contractor processing activities

Clear, accurate, and concise communication and writing skills

Proficiency with personal computers, specifically with using Microsoft Word, Excel, and similar applications

Must be able to interact and develop excellent working relationships with various customers, peers, and management within and outside of Starlab S&MA