Senior Procurement QA Engineer – Space Hardware

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Learning & development

Rideshare

Childcare assistance

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA seeks a Procurement Quality Assurance Engineer to lead supplier quality activities for space hardware. You will perform onsite assessments, review technical requirements, and drive corrective actions while mitigating supplier risk across flight projects.

Role requires extensive auditing experience, strong communication, and leadership with the ability to collaborate across design, manufacturing, and test teams. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 6 years related experience for bachelor’s track; higher degrees reduce requirements accordingly.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Assurance in aerospace or other highly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite quality, manufacturing, process and ESD assessments at JPL suppliers of space flight hardware.
• Audit supplier documentation and verify compliance; document gaps and recommended corrective actions.
• Lead the Counterfeit Avoidance Working Group and coordinate audit roll-outs across the lab.

Skills

Supplier Quality Assurance

Auditing

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in related discipline

PhD in related disciplines

Tools

AS9100D Lead Auditor

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA seeks a Procurement Quality Assurance Engineer to lead supplier quality activities for space hardware. You will perform onsite assessments, review technical requirements, and drive corrective actions while mitigating supplier risk across flight projects.

Role requires extensive auditing experience, strong communication, and leadership with the ability to collaborate across design, manufacturing, and test teams. Travel up to 25% may be required.