Quality Engineer I

Are you known for your attention to detail and ability to solve complex quality problems? This may be the position for you! As a Quality Engineer I, you'll ensure all quality standards are met for our products and production equipment. You'll participate in the designing and testing of our processes, mechanisms, and equipment, and development of standardized quality acceptance criteria. You'll write inspection procedure, assist in reviewing and evaluating in-process rejections, obtain disposition, and implement corrective action as needed, as well as participate in audits. You'll use your technical responsibilities to conduct our projects involving the design and development of new evaluation and control processes utilizing statistical analysis and other control/risk mitigation techniques. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber. Learn more about MST Must-haves: Bachelor's Degree in a related field and typically 1 or more years of relevant experience Higher education may substitute for relevant experience Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education Hands-on knowledge of Quality System requirements and contract quality requirements Experience in manufacturing and inspection Proficient ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, parts lists, specifications, instructions, and test procedures Familiarity with ISO9001, AS9001 standards Excellent communication skills Preferred: Experience in the aerospace and defense industry The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance (may be required) Working knowledge of J-STD, GD&T and IPC standards Ability to read and interpret Contracts, SOW, T&Cs and translate into Quality requirements Non-Conforming material management, Root Cause and Corrective/ Preventive Action, trend analysis ASQ Certification, Lean 6 Sigma certification Work ethics, enthusiasm, good listening skills, excellent collaborator, respectful and willing to help and support others At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE: To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, 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 State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire. About Sierra Nevada Corporation Owned by Chairwoman and President Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen, Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a trusted leader in solving the world's toughest challenges through best-of-breed, open architecture engineering in Space Systems, Commercial Solutions, and National Security and Defense. For nearly 60 years, SNC has delivered state-of-the-art civil, military and commercial solutions to customers worldwide, including more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components. SNC has participated in more than 450 missions to space, including to Mars, and is recognized among The Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Space. SNC is also a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force and is the only aerospace and defense firm selected as a 2020 US Best Managed Company. From engineers and scientists to cybersecurity experts and software developers, SNC's workforce of nearly 5,000 dreams, safeguards our freedom and inspires the next generation to make a lasting impact on humanity through technology and imagination. Please visit www.sncorp.com to learn more about SNC, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.