BT-23137 Quality Engineer

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement and an exceptional work environment. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

The Quality Engineer will support the SPIE Element of the MSMAS Contract supporting MSFC NASA SMA in Huntsville, Alabama.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and coordinating assignments; plans and develops S&MA engineering and assurance activity that may have an important effect on major programs.
• Prepare, evaluate and, provide assessments of in-house and contracted quality related documentation including implementation of procedures, manufacturing processes, inspection, and test phases of programs and projects.
• Perform reviews and assessments of QA/QE documentation for compliance with NASA policy, program requirements and Safety and Mission Assurance (S&MA) Directorate Organizational Instructions.
• Participate in Government milestone reviews to evaluate certification requirements affecting design, safety, production, testing, and operation.
• Perform drawing and procurement documentation review.
• Evaluate test results including the disposition of test anomalies and discrepancies.
• Support MRB participate in corrective action activity to improve product quality including participation in problem and failure investigations to determine root cause.
• Provide support on all quality areas to include Quality Plans, Surveillance Plans, Inspection Instructions, First Article Inspections, and NC resolutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree (engineering degree desired, but related field acceptable).
• Must have 10 years of recent and related work experience.
• In lieu of degree: Candidates with 14 years of recent and related experience will be considered.
• Knowledge in NASA Spacecraft S&MA requirements for Manufacturing Processes in support of the design and development of Flight Hardware.
• Possess a working knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9000 Quality Management System requirements.
• Ability to read complex blueprints, technical charts, and specification sheets.
• Ability to define and flow down engineering requirements to Approved Vendors; Perform Supplier Audits, Hardware Acceptance and/or Pedigree Review Activity; and adequately Assess and Report Risk.

DESIRED:

• Detailed understanding of Supplier Quality Management and Requirements Traceability.
• Effective working within a team environment and as a stand-alone subject matter expert.
• Experience writing GMIPS is highly desired.
• 15-20 years of experience desired

WORK LOCATION:

• This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule but may change in the future.
• Significant travel may be required.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players.
• Able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented.
• Must be organized with good time management skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Will work with, and around, standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
• Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

ATTENDANCE:

• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

This position qualifies for the internal Bastion Employee Referral Program as a "Critical to Fill" position.

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