Senior Procurement QA Engineer, Aerospace

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California seeks a Procurement Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure space-flight hardware meets stringent quality standards. The role centers on auditing suppliers, leading quality teams, and updating counterfeit avoidance programs across the lab.

The position requires extensive QA auditing experience in aerospace, plus a strong background in mechanical/electronic hardware assurance and risk management. Occasional travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in Supplier Quality Assurance in aerospace or similar regulated industries.
• Extensive auditing experience, including auditor training.
• Knowledge of aerospace hardware quality inspection, design, fabrication, integration, test and launch processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite quality, manufacturing, process and ESD assessments at JPL suppliers of space flight hardware.
• Review requirements, audit suppliers to ensure compliance, document gaps and review corrective actions.
• Lead a team of engineers and quality personnel, including the Counterfeit Avoidance Working Group.

Skills

Auditing

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AS9100D Lead Auditor

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California seeks a Procurement Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure space-flight hardware meets stringent quality standards. The role centers on auditing suppliers, leading quality teams, and updating counterfeit avoidance programs across the lab.

The position requires extensive QA auditing experience in aerospace, plus a strong background in mechanical/electronic hardware assurance and risk management. Occasional travel up to 25% is expected.