CesiumAstro

Quality Control Manager

Austin, Texas, United States

Full Time

21 minutes ago

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Job description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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 a Quality Control Manager to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and develop a team of quality engineers and inspectors to ensure operational execution and excellence in production
Hire and onboard quality control personnel to support the needs of rapidly expanding production operations
Determine and distribute assignments, responsibilities, and priorities for quality control personnel
Manage all aspects of production quality control, ensuring adherence to industry standards, company procedures, customer requirements, and AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements
Create, implement, review, and maintain quality documentation including written processes, procedures, inspection criteria, work instructions, production routings, etc.
Drive root cause analysis and failure review for nonconformances and implement effective corrective actions to eliminate recurrence
Develop, drive, and assess quality objectives, measurable metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure business systems (PLM, ERP, and MES) and tools are effective and available to support quality and production needs
Perform and support internal and external audits
Establish and maintain a training and certification program
Support continued compliance with all QMS requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in quality control or quality assurance within a manufacturing environment, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or management role.
Deep understanding and experience in establishing and maintaining AS9100 Quality Management Systems for production environments
Expertise in root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action implementation.
Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting engineering documentation, including drawings and schematics.
Experience with aerospace and electronics manufacturing
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

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.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.