Quality Assurance Engineer/Inspector

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription coverage

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Disability benefits

Life insurance

401k retirement

Vacation

Sick pay

Holidays

Flexible work schedules

Training and development

Job summary

Bastion Technologies, Inc. seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer/Inspector to support NASA/JPL MASS Subcontract in Pasadena, CA. You will oversee QA inspections, audits, and acceptance of spaceflight electronics and assemblies.

The role requires a bachelor’s in manufacturing or related field, 10 years of experience (or 14+ years as alternative), and familiarity with ISO 9000, configuration control, and NCR processes. Hybrid schedule with travel possible.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering.
• Requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to sensitive information.
• Minimum of 10 years of recent and related work experience.
• In lieu of degree: 14+ years of recent and related experience will be considered.
• Experience with inspection techniques and procedures, processing of failure reports and MRBs.
• Experience with spaceflight hardware and broad knowledge in visual inspection of high reliability equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA source inspections, audits, and acceptance.
• Perform workmanship inspections/evaluations.
• Document/create nonconformance findings and reports.
• Inspect to IPC-J-STD-001, IPC A-600, and NASA 8739.4.
• Support fabrication of spaceflight and aerospace electronics, mechanical assemblies, and cabling through inspections.
• Oversee manufacture planning, execution, and acceptance.
• Provide periodic reports and documentation as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Quality Assurance Engineer/Inspector will support the various projects located in Pasadena, CA as part of the NASA/JPL MASS Subcontract.

Supports the fabrication of spaceflight and aeronatutical electronics, mechanical assemblies, and cabling by performing project engineering oversight, QA inspections, audits, and acceptance, documenting/creating nonconformance, and manufacturing planning and execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform QA source inspections, audits, and acceptance .
• Perform workmanship inspections/evaluations.
• Document/create nonconformance findings and reports.
• Perform workmanship inspections/evaluations to IPC-J-STD-001 and IPC A-600, and NASA 8739.4.
• Support the fabrication of spaceflight and aerospace electronics, mechanical assemblies, and cabling by performing inspections.
• Oversee manufacture planning, execution, and acceptance.
• Provides periodic reports and documentation as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of manufacturing, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of recent and related work experience.
• In lieu of degree: Candidates with 14+ years of recent and related experience will be considered.
• Experience with inspection techniques and procedures, processing of failure report and MRB's.
• Experience with spaceflight hardware and a broad technical knowledge in visual inspection and evaluation of high reliability electronic, electromechanical, or electro-optical equipment.
• Requires wide knowledge of materials and processes for space flight use as well as familiarity of configuration control/verification systems.
• Must be knowledgeable of ISO 9000 quality systems and familiar with configuration management, contamination control, data package reviews, and integration and test processes governing the fabrication assembly, test, and certification of space flight hardware.
• Ability to work well with cross-functional reams, design engineers, line management, and project management.
• Excellent computer skills, including and use of computer-aided engineering tools.

DESIRED

• Project engineering or systems engineering experience and proficiency.
• Fluency in English and one other language (French, German, Italian).

WORK LOCATION

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodically random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development .

ABOUT BASTION

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

SALARY RANGE

$114,000.00 to $145,000.00., salary will depend on education and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.