Quality Assurance Associate

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 an experienced and talented Quality Assurance Associate to our team. In this position, you will be responsible for managing the logging, reproducing, distributing, storing, retrieving, and updating of electronic versions of documents such as procedures, work instructions, forms, and records. Additionally, is responsible for the maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) and all associated documents. In this position, you will work closely on an integrated team of Cesium managers, engineers, and other cross-functional personnel.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports and facilitates process improvement training and improvement projects to drive business results across the organization.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) and all associated documents, files, and records.
• Responsible for controlling and maintaining the engineering change and documentation tracking process with emphasis on Bills of Material (BOMs), specifications, drawings, models, and documentation to ensure appropriate changes are documented.
• Responsible for controlling and issuing part numbers for newly created parts or documents and tracking the history, revision levels, and status through the life of the parts / documents.
• Support calibration through receiving, asset tagging, asset tracking, and recordkeeping.
• Support incoming inspection of materials including inspection of materials and generation of inspection reports and nonconformance reports.
• Create, implement, and finalize engineering change orders (ECOs) and makes system changes.
• Ensure documents are properly reviewed, updated, approved, and released to remain in control.
• Support QMS Management Reviews, assisting with the writing report and tracking actions.
• Support with corrective action and process improvement activities.
• Support internal, external, and AS9100 quality audits.
• Assist in the resolution of audit findings, observations, and recommendations.
• Responsible for coordinating the QMS training program.
• Support the development and implementation of performance metrics.
• May provide influence with awareness, knowledge, and guidance of Lean and / or Six Sigma principles, methodologies, and tools to support the achievement of business objectives.
• Assist with other QA duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

$57,000 - $81,000 a year

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.

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