Process Quality Engineer

X-Bow Systems; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Process Quality Engineer to ensure incoming and outgoing materials meet stringent quality standards.

The role emphasizes Quality and Configuration Management, driving improvements with minimal guidance on accelerated timelines. Responsibilities include establishing inspection criteria, overseeing tests on arm fire devices and related components, and maintaining process controls across manufacturing while complying with FAA/EASA requirements.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or Sciences.
• 1 year of Quality experience.
• 3 years of Manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement receiving inspection and inventory processes.
• Communicate quality requirements via POs and work instructions.
• Ensure CM complies with industry standards and regulatory needs.
• Oversee inspections and testing for aerospace components.
• Lead CAPA and nonconformance investigations and actions.
• Develop QA documentation and reports for management.
• Collaborate with engineering and production on quality risk.

Skills

Quality mgmt

Manufacturing

CAPA

Lean Six Sigma

GD&T concepts

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Sciences

Tools

TipQA Quality Management System

Job description

As a Process Quality Engineer, you will ensure that incoming and outgoing materials, components, and products meet required quality standards, specifications, and compliance requirements, aligning with organizational and customer expectations. This role requires an independent, self-motivated, and highly skilled engineer with extensive knowledge of Quality and Configuration Management to oversee products with minimal guidance, often on accelerated timelines. The position is on-site at X-Bow's Huntsville, AL facility, with some travel (20%).---

Key Responsibilities

Quality Requirements and Standards

• Define and implement receiving inspection and inventory management processes.
• Communicate quality requirements, specifications, and standards to operations via purchase orders, manufacturing work instructions, and verbal communication.
• Ensure designs and associated Configuration Management comply with industry standards, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements.

Inspection and Testing

• Collaborate with teams to establish inspection criteria and acceptance standards.
• Oversee manufacturing inspections and testing to verify conformance to engineering requirements with emphasis on arm fire devices, electronics, electro-mechanical products and cables supporting rocket motor launch controls.
• Define, review, and conduct First Article Inspection.

Process Oversight

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with industry standards (AS9100, ISO 9001) and regulatory requirements (FAA, EASA).
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Lead or participate in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.

Documentation and Reporting

• Develop and maintain quality documentation, including process control plans, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Prepare quality reports and present findings to management.

Nonconformance Management

• Investigate quality issues and nonconformances.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality problems.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, production, and other departments to integrate quality considerations into all aspects of the manufacturing process.
• Implement and utilize quality management software and systems.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies in quality assurance.
• Identify potential quality risks in processes and products.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.

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Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or Sciences
• 1-year experience in Quality
• 3-year experience in Manufacturing

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Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with TipQA Quality Management System software
• Basic understanding of GD&T concepts
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, quality processes and standards (AS9100, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing)
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with procurement teams, operations, and internal stakeholders
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistical process control (SPC), and quality metrics

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About X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc.

X-Bow (pronounced "Crossbow") is a U.S. defense technology and rocket propulsion company that has developed an innovative, low-cost method to manufacture solid rocket motors. Our propulsion technology, space launch, and modular boost platforms make us unique and highly desirable aerospace provider to the defense and national security industries.

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We're Looking For

A candidate who combines strong communication, organization, and management skills with broad interests and experience. As a key member of a small, dynamic, and highly skilled team, you'll actively collaborate with others and work independently. Creativity and methodical problem-solving are essential, as are energy, flexibility, and adaptability.

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To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.