Process Quality Engineer

X-Bow Launch Systems Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

X-Bow Launch Systems Inc. is seeking a Process Quality Engineer in Huntsville, AL, to ensure that materials and products meet quality standards. The role involves defining inspection processes, collaborating with engineering and production teams, and developing quality documentation. Candidates must hold a B.S. in Engineering or Sciences with at least one year in quality and three years in manufacturing. Preferred skills include experience with quality management software and data analysis. U.S. citizenship is required for ITAR compliance.

Qualifications

• 1-year experience in Quality.
• 3-year experience in Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement receiving inspection and inventory management processes.
• Collaborate with teams to establish inspection criteria and acceptance standards.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Quality Management

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Data Analysis

Effective Communication

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Sciences

Tools

TipQA Quality Management System

Job description

About the Role

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).

Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Technology Integration

• Implement and utilize quality management software and systems.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies in quality assurance.

Risk Management

• Identify potential quality risks in processes and products.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

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

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

ITAR Requirements

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.