Space Launch Manufacturing Quality Engineer

ManTech; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ManTech seeks a motivated Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support the US Space Force Space (USSF) SSC in the National Security Space Launch program. Based in Decatur, AL, this role integrates into the manufacturing quality and readiness lifecycle for launch vehicles, ensuring AS9100 compliance and flightworthiness through audits and surveillance.

The position emphasizes defect analysis, root-cause mitigation, and interfacing with multiple disciplines to deliver an Article readiness report.

Qualifications

• <1> Bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM field; 1.5 years of additional experience may substitute for each year of education/degree requirement.
• <2> 10+ years as a Mechanical/Aerospace engineer in relevant fields.
• <3> 3+ years of aerospace quality or manufacturing engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage professional associates and be accountable for the performance and results of a team.
• Develop and implement methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, test verification and inspection to ensure products are flawless and function as designed.
• Provide quality oversight of AS9100, LE-T-014 and AS6500 environments, including technical review and conformance assessments.
• Consolidate surveillance reports and ensure flightworthiness certification and surveillance through audits and as-built verifications.
• Identify defects, perform root-cause analysis, and implement effective mitigations.
• Identify anomalies that may pose flight risks and report mitigation results.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality oversight

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

ManTech seeks a motivated Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support the US Space Force Space (USSF) SSC in the National Security Space Launch program. Based in Decatur, AL, this role integrates into the manufacturing quality and readiness lifecycle for launch vehicles, ensuring AS9100 compliance and flightworthiness through audits and surveillance.

The position emphasizes defect analysis, root-cause mitigation, and interfacing with multiple disciplines to deliver an Article readiness report.