Build Reliability Engineer

Description

What you'll do:

• Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous testing and inspection of rover components and systems to ensure compliance with design specifications and performance requirements. Lead the rollout and maintenance of the non-conformance system 
• Process Improvement: Identify, analyze, and lead initiatives to improve manufacturing processes, reduce defects, and enhance quality control methodologies
• Documentation: Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and documentation, including test plans, quality manuals, and inspection records
• Audit & Compliance: Perform internal audits to ensure adherence to ISO standards, aerospace-specific regulations, and other applicable quality norms. Prepare for and support external audits
• Training & Development: Train and mentor manufacturing staff on quality standards, techniques, and the importance of quality in space applications
• Problem Solving: Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to integrate quality considerations at every stage of product development and manufacturing

What you'll bring:

• 5 + years of experience in quality assurance/control, preferably within the aerospace or high-tech manufacturing sector 
• Proven track record in implementing quality systems in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in quality management tools like Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA, SPC 
• Familiarity with CAD software, inspection equipment, and statistical analysis tools
• Certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification is highly desirable 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with space-grade materials and manufacturing processes. 
• Knowledge of environmental testing for space applications. 
• Experience with managing Quality processes and system rollouts
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to quality issues

Benefits and Perks

• Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
• Equity ownership in the company
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible PTO and parental leave
• Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
• Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks