Military Fellowship Program: Program Quality Engineer
Sierra Nevada Corporation · Centennial, CO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $82k–$113k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Sierra Nevada Corporation (aerospace & defense) in Centennial, CO. Develop and implement quality assurance processes and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Black Belt, Root cause, ISO 9001, AS9100, Supplier quality
- Base pay
- $82k–$113k
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About the role
requirements
and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.
Responsibilities
- ◆Develop and implement quality assurance processes and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
- ◆Lead inspections and audits of manufacturing processes and products to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- ◆Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- ◆Analyze quality data to identify trends and generate reports that highlight areas for improvement.
- ◆Lead and participate in customer and regulatory audits, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
- ◆Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, to resolve quality issues and support project goals.
- ◆Train and mentor junior quality engineers and quality inspectors on quality processes and best practices.
- ◆Manage non-conformance reports and coordinate with relevant teams for disposition activities.
- ◆Support supplier quality management activities, including supplier audits and assessments.
- ◆Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and process efficiency.
You Must Have
- ✓Currently serving as ACTIVE DUTY military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field.
- ✓2+ years of experience (or 1+ with a related Master’s degree) in a quality engineering role within the aerospace and defense industry.
- ✓Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
- ✓Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
- ✓Strong understanding of quality assurance principles and methodologies.
- ✓Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other applicable Military and statutory Standards and Specifications.
- ✓Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- ✓Ability to analyze and interpret quality data and metrics.
- ✓The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
requirements
and standards applicable to the aerospace and defense industry.
Essential Functions
- ◆Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.
- ◆Requirement to be on feet for a significant portion of the work shift.
- ◆Majority of work hours spent on a computer.
- ◆Hand/finger dexterity for using testing and inspection tools.
- ◆Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
- ◆Occasional travel may be required for audits and supplier visits.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .
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SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide fellowship opportunities to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These fellowships include up to six months of on-the-job industry training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work.
NOTE: You must be currently serving on active duty to be eligible for this fellowship program. This program is not for veterans who have already separated from the military.
The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule
We Prefer
- •Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field.
- •Black Belt Certification in Six Sigma.
- •Experience with statistical analysis and quality tools.
- •Familiarity with supplier quality management practices.
- •Knowledge of regulatory
Important notice
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
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