Senior Space Quality Engineer | CAPA & RCA Leader

Jobot; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Health Insurance 75% coverage

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Team activities

Job summary

Jobot seeks a seasoned Quality Engineer to support space hardware development in Goleta, CA. You will lead QA plans, drive AS9100 compliance, and manage CAPA and non-conformances to ensure product quality from design through manufacturing.

Collaborate with program managers and engineers, mentor junior staff, and help improve processes with a data-driven root-cause approach. This role offers competitive pay and growth in a dynamic, space-focused team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience, preferably in space/aerospace.
• CQE certification is preferred.
• Proven experience with AS9100, CAPA and non-conformances.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with program managers, engineers, and manufacturing teams to develop and implement quality assurance plans and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Conducting internal audits and participating in external audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identifying non-conformances and leading the corrective and preventive action (CAPA) process.
• Utilizing root cause analysis to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Maintaining the AS9100 quality management system.
• Providing quality engineering support to manufacturing, including problem-solving and process improvements.
• Training and mentoring junior quality engineers and team members on QA processes and tools.

Skills

Root cause analysis

CAPA

AS9100

Quality assurance

Audit

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Jobot seeks a seasoned Quality Engineer to support space hardware development in Goleta, CA. You will lead QA plans, drive AS9100 compliance, and manage CAPA and non-conformances to ensure product quality from design through manufacturing.

Collaborate with program managers and engineers, mentor junior staff, and help improve processes with a data-driven root-cause approach. This role offers competitive pay and growth in a dynamic, space-focused team.