Quality Engineer Principal - 3563

ZipRecruiter; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to join their innovative team at one of the premier gateways to space. This dynamic role involves developing and analyzing performance metrics, facilitating process improvements, and leading teams to enhance organizational efficiency. With a focus on quality engineering and continuous improvement, you will contribute to mission-critical systems that support national defense and space operations. The position offers a hybrid work schedule after initial training, allowing for a balance between on-site and remote work. Join a team that values your expertise and offers a robust benefits package from day one!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Scheduling

Access to Fitness Centers

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering or continuous improvement.
• Green Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve performance metrics for the organization.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and verify preventive actions.

Skills

Process Improvement Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Job Description

Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next of access to space at one of the World’s Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets! We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation’s safety.

As an RGNext Quality Assurance employee, you will join a team of highly motivated and innovative professionals who take pride in their work and in the mission of developing, sustaining, and delivering world class space launch solutions! If you are seeking to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and want to be part of the World’s busiest launch port, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

This position is located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid telecommuting schedule after initial training is complete. This position includes tasks which must be performed on-site, but some assignments may be performed remotely.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, analyze, and continuously improve department/service specific metrics
• Collect, organize, and brief organizational performance metrics to leadership and Government personnel
• Utilize engineering or technical background to facilitate organizational improvement in areas such as projects, change development, and cultural transformation
• Investigate and facilitate root cause analysis and verify preventive actions for mission anomalies resulting from personnel or procedural activities
• Manage and facilitate activities supporting the organization’s suggestion program
• Independently analyze data, identify trends affecting organizational performance and provide proactive strategies to improve performance
• Organize, lead, and facilitate continuous improvement teams and team activities
• Create Six Sigma Value Stream and Business Process Maps to help define and optimize business processes
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Knowledge and skills to successfully lead/facilitate process improvement teams
• Knowledge and skills using investigative quality tools for root cause analysis
• Ability to work in teams with technical backgrounds to conduct process improvement activities
• Ability to exercise diplomacy within a team environment
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills with specific emphasis on attention to detail

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a quality engineering or Science, Technology, Electronics or Math STEM related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a quality engineering, project or continuous improvement environment field
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications with emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel
• Direct experience employing Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Lean)
• Previous experience with DoD and Launch Range operations

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Green Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma training certified
• Some travel (10%) may be required
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License or state issued ID

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance in a productive, evolving environment.

The salary range for this role is $85,583 to $121,871; however, RGNext considers several factors when extending an offer for employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training and skills and knowledge.

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state or local laws.