Quality Engineering Principal - 3563

RGNext; Vandenberg Village (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of space access! As a Quality Assurance professional, you'll engage in exciting projects that enhance mission-critical systems for space launch operations. This dynamic role involves collaborating with talented teams to improve processes, analyze performance metrics, and implement innovative solutions. Enjoy a supportive work environment that prioritizes your growth, offering a comprehensive benefits package and flexible scheduling options. If you're ready to make an impact in the aerospace industry, this opportunity is tailored for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Scheduling

Access to Fitness Centers

Recreational Facilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quality engineering or continuous improvement.
• Bachelor's in a STEM field is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement teams and analyze performance metrics.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and organizational improvements.

Skills

Process Improvement Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Team Collaboration

Diplomacy

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering or STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Six Sigma Methodologies

Job description

Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next generation 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 preferred)
• Previous experience with DoD and Launch Range operations preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Green Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma training certified, preferred
• 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, disability 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 preferred 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state or local laws.