Hardware Quality Engineering Specialist

Rocket Lab; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a highly detail-oriented Hardware Quality Engineering Specialist to ensure effective quality management throughout satellite development. This role involves collaboration across various teams, managing non-conformance, and implementing improvements in manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant bachelor's degree and have experience in quality engineering roles, fostering a culture of quality in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in Quality Engineering/Product Assurance.
• Experience in coding and/or automation skills.
• Drive for continuous learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality management practices to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with supply chain team for supplier quality assurance.
• Develop and implement inspection procedures to verify quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering

Job description

Kepler is on an audacious mission to deliver Internet connectivity to space, creating the infrastructure to support the rapidly increasing data needs of the space economy. With 23 satellites launched to date and our optical constellation on the horizon, our ambition is to improve access to space-generated data, whether in LEO, MEO, GEO, or beyond! Kepler is hard at work innovating and continuing to grow and expand our most important asset – the Team!

We are seeking a highly detail oriented and collaborative Hardware Quality Engineering Specialist to join our Quality Engineering department. As Hardware Quality Engineering Specialist, you will grow and be responsible for all aspects of quality management throughout the satellite and subsystems development life cycle.

You will play a vital role in ensuring the development and manufacturing of our satellites runs as smoothly as possible; facilitating process improvements, managing non-conformances, managing supplier quality & incoming inspections, identifying and mitigating risks, all whilst ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

The ideal candidate will relish working alongside our development & manufacturing teams and providing internal training to foster and embed a culture of quality & compliance through efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Management: Maintain robust quality management practises to ensure compliance with industry standards, and internal processes throughout the satellite subsystem development lifecycle.
• Supplier Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the supply chain team to assess potential suppliers, conduct supplier audits, and establish quality requirements for components and materials used in satellite subsystems.
• Non-Conformance Management: Assist with executing Kepler’s non-conformance management initiatives. Work with engineering and supply chain teams to resolve non-conformances. Lead investigations into non-conformance issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to ensure they do not recur.
• Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities for improvements in the manufacturing and assembly of our products to enhance efficiency, reliability, and overall quality.
• Quality Control: Develop and implement inspection and testing procedures to verify the quality of manufactured components, sub-assemblies, and final satellite systems.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation plans to address quality and reliability concerns in the satellite subsystems.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and AIT, to ensure seamless integration of quality assurance activities throughout the program lifecycle.
• Training and Education: Provide training and support to team members to foster a culture of quality and compliance in the organization.
• Compliance and Standards: Stay up-to-date with industry standards, best practices, and regulations related to satellite manufacturing and quality assurance in a fast-paced agile environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or other relevant education.
• 1+ years’ experience in Quality Engineering/Product Assurance/ Reliability Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering roles. Other relevant experience will be considered.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with acute attention to detail.
• Experience in coding and/or automation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication skills to interact with various stakeholders and convey technical information effectively.
• Drive for continuous learning and growth.

Bonus Points:

• Prior experience in quality, reliability, automation or manufacturing engineering or similar roles.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, processes, and tools.
• Experience working with PCBAs and mechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with the development and manufacturing of complex and precision manufactured components. PCBA assemblies' knowledge.
• High growth, fast paced, startup environment.

Kepler Communications is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from: Women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, visible minorities, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and others who may contribute to diversification in our workplace.

As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Kepler will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact our People & Culture team, through our Career Page to make your accommodation needs known and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.