Quality Engineer, Hi-Rel

The Quality Engineer (QE) will be responsible for product compliance with internal and customer requirements.  These spans conception to completion.  In addition, the QE will develop, coordinate, improve, evaluate, and maintain the quality assurance program.  Prior quality assurance experience and familiarity with industry standards (e.g. J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, ISO9001, AS9100) is required.  The QE must have an aptitude and eagerness to learn, speak up when problems arise, and follow the process.  They must be a self-starter with great time management skills and very strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspect PCBs, PCBAs, machined parts, mechanical assemblies, cable assemblies, optical assemblies, and sub-assemblies, as necessary
• Read and confirm compliance to Assembly Drawings, Bill of Materials (BOMs), Wire List, Engineering Drawings, Change Orders, and Rework Instructions
• Use of calipers, go/no go gages, microscopes, torque drivers, micrometers, digital multimeters, etc. as needed for ensure product compliance
• Identify and segregate nonconforming items per the internal process
• Validate test stations are configured, as required, per test procedures
• Witness testing and provide oversight to ensure compliance to requirements
• Generate First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) per AS9102
• Audit the quality system for compliance and implement actions to address non-conformances
• Generate and evaluate quality metrics to identify issues/trends and implement corrective/preventive actions to address nonconformances
• Manage Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Requests, Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMRs), etc.
• Participate in design reviews and review/approve documentation change orders
• Recommend procedural or manufacturing process changes for continuous improvement
• Prepares statistical analysis reports, specifications, and other technical documents.
• Generate End Item Data Packages (EIDPs) and support Customer Source Inspection (CSI)
• Facilitate Manufacturing Review Boards (MRBs) and Failure Review Boards (FRBs)
• Interface with external customers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or 5+ years of experience
• J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and/or WHMA/IPC-A-620 certifications a plus
• Familiarity with calipers, go/no gages, microscopes, torque drivers, micrometers, etc.
• Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• The ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, statements of work, and contracts
• Effective communication skills with all levels of the organization
• Close attention to detail and the ability to work independently or with a team
• Excellent MS Office skills and a willingness to travel, if required
• Must be a US Person (This position has export control and security-related requirements that mandate attention to the citizenship status of any potential candidate and necessitates that the individual either be a United States Citizen, Permanent Resident of the United States, or lawfully admitted into the United States as a refugee or granted asylum by the United States Government.)

About Blue Marble Communications

Blue Marble Communications designs and manufactures high-performance RF, free-space optical, and network communications modules and systems for deployment onboard satellites and other space vehicles. Our current product offerings include software-defined RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave modem/transceivers; optical laser communications terminals, Ethernet routers/switches, and systems comprised of combinations of these modules. BMC embraces a modern workplace culture and inclusive environment.

In the case an offer is extended, it is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.