Senior Quality Engineer, Space Systems

Rocket Lab USA; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer I to promote a quality culture and drive continuous improvement across the product lifecycle. You will maintain the QMS, ensure AS9100 compliance, and lead quality initiatives with cross-functional teams.

The role requires collaboration on design reviews, new product development, contract reviews, and internal audits, with responsibilities spanning supplier quality, non-conformances, and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• 5+ years in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering.
• Experience implementing cross-functional projects in a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote a quality culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation to ensure the organization achieves exceptional results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on customer design reviews, new product development, in-process product monitoring, contract reviews, and internal specification reviews.
• Monitor product performance throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with customer and internal specifications, and drive a culture of efficiency and change.
• Create, monitor, and continuously improve QMS procedures, policies, work instructions, manuals, and records to ensure compliance with AS9100, customer, and internal requirements.
• Represent the organization in customer service matters, including customer complaints, visits, audits, and inquiries related to product quality.

Skills

Cross-functional projects

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer I to promote a quality culture and drive continuous improvement across the product lifecycle. You will maintain the QMS, ensure AS9100 compliance, and lead quality initiatives with cross-functional teams.

The role requires collaboration on design reviews, new product development, contract reviews, and internal audits, with responsibilities spanning supplier quality, non-conformances, and corrective actions.