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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Military Fellowship Program: Program Quality Engineer

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCentennial, CO, USA$82k - $112.8k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently serving on active duty in the military and eligible to participate in the Department of Defense SkillBridge program.
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field, or relevant experience in lieu of the required education.
  • At least two years of experience in a quality engineering role within the aerospace and defense industry, or at least one year with a related master's degree; higher education may substitute for relevant experience.
  • 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.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly, remain on feet for a significant portion of the work shift, use hand and finger dexterity with testing and inspection tools, and spend most work hours on a computer.

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.
  • Occasional travel may be required for audits and supplier visits.

Desired Qualifications

  • A 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 requirements and standards applicable to the aerospace and defense industry.

About the Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a private, global aerospace and national security company serving the U.S. government and other customers with complex engineering projects. Its products include the Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable, runway-landing spacecraft developed after SpaceDev’s 2008 acquisition to carry cargo and later crew to low-Earth orbit under NASA contracts. The company differentiates itself through a long-term, acquisition-driven growth strategy, steady execution, and private ownership by the Ozmen family, with the Sierra Space spin-off in 2021 focusing on spaceflight and commercial ventures. Its goal is to solve tough engineering challenges for customers and become a leading partner in defense and space exploration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Sparks, NV
Founded
1963

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