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Terran Orbital Corporation

Quality Engineering Manager at Terran Orbital Corporation

Terran Orbital Corporation Irvine, CA

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Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital youre not just part of the system youre a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nations defense and commercial missions. We are a unique fast growing and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing building launching and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If youre driven by purpose inspired by challenges and ready to leave your mark on the universe youll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together lets redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!DescriptionTerran Orbital is seeking an experiencedQuality Engineering Managerto join our growing team. Reporting to theDirector QualitytheQuality Engineering Managerwill support critical customers including but not limited to Aerospace and Military by coordinating and managing daily quality engineering activities designed to ensure continuous quality improvement and consistent production of products in compliance with established Quality Goals Procedures and Customers Requirements. The Quality Engineering (Q.E.) Manager will oversee the quality engineering department and staff developing implementing and maintaining a quality and reliability testing system for the plants products and development processes. As an integral part of the site leadership team this role will lead the definition execution and deployment of the Quality Engineering team in conjunction with the Quality Director. The Quality Engineering Manager will execute and administer plant-wide Quality Engineering support Quality Control and continuous improvement. As such the leader in this role will promote employee engagement while fostering a culture that drives inclusion and diversity throughout the site.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the quality engineering team providing guidance mentorship and support to ensure the highest levels of performance and professional development.Develop and implement quality engineering strategies and initiatives that align with company goals and industry standards.Develop and analyze data to determine whether current processes and procedures meet the finished products proposed quality and reliability expectancy.Assist in the development/implementation of quality plans and processes for new customers new products and new technologies.Develop and maintain an effective workforce of quality engineering personnel to facilitate accomplishments of quality goals.Formulate and maintain quality objectives and coordinate objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers and quality staff to maximize product quality/reliability and minimize costs.Support all team members engaged in production inspection and testing activities to ensure the consistent and repeatable delivery of conforming finished goods per customers requirements.Plan promoted and organized training activities as required related to craft product quality and reliability.Maintain and provide continuous improvement updates to the organizations Quality Assurance Plan is coordination with the companys objectives and customer requirements.Address customer complaints regarding quality based on investigations and ensures the timely implementation of related preventive and corrective actions.Promote awareness and strict compliance with all customer requirements and deliverables throughout the organization.RequirementsBachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality engineering within the aerospace industry.In-depth knowledge of aerospace quality standards (e.g. AS9100 ISO 9001) and regulatory requirements.Proven track record of leading quality engineering teams and driving process improvements.Strong analytical skills and proficiency in quality management tools and methodologies.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Energy and passion to invent and create new solutions challenge the status quo and drive positive changeAbility and willingness to go above and beyond ones comfort zone when learning about other systems and technologies.U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.Additional DifferentiatorsWorking knowledge of satellite systems subsystems assemblyand test.Certification in quality management (e.g. CQE CQM) is a plus.Experience with APQP AS9145 requirementsExperience with a fast-paced production environment.Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification knowledge skills education and addition to base salary we offer 100% covered medical dental and vision coverage a 401(k) match Flexible Time Off (FTO) covered life insurance maternity and paternity leave tuition reimbursement employee referrals and lots of swag!Salary Range$145000 - $175000 USDBenefits100% Company-paid comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents401(k) MatchFlexible Time Off (FTO)Education ReimbursementCompetitive Paid Parental LeaveAbout Terran OrbitalTerran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design production launch planning mission operations and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military civil and commercial customers. Learn more atPhysical Demands An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job performing the duties of this job the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time in addition to bending reaching and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary with substantial computer usage.Work Environment The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and scanners.Disclaimers To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of addition please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law.If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at .Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters employment agencies or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.And in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter an employment agency or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter agency and/or firm.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Hospitality Experience,Go,Management Experience,React,Redux,Node.js,AWS,Mechanical Engineering,Team Management,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Distributed Systems Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 145000 - 175000

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