Quality Engineer - Bastion Technologies

The Quality Engineer will support the SLS Stages Element of the MSMAS contract located at the NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans, Louisiana.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and coordinating assignments; plans and develops S&MA engineering and assurance activity that may have an important effect on major programs.
• Prepare, evaluate and, provide assessments of in-house and contracted quality related documentation including implementation of procedures.
• Perform reviews and assessments of QA/QE documentation for compliance with NASA policy, Marshall Management System (MMS), Safety and Mission Assurance (S&MA) Directorate Organizational Instructions.
• Support the preparation, evaluation, and assessment of documentation and processes for manufacturing, inspection, and test phases of programs and projects.
• Participate in Government milestone reviews to evaluate certification requirements affecting design, safety, production, testing, and operation.
• Develop and utilize tools to assure that all applicable quality requirements are identified for MSFC programs and projects.
• Perform drawing and procurement documentation review.
• Evaluate test results including the disposition of test anomalies and discrepancies.
• Support MRB, participate in corrective action activity to improve product quality.
• Participate in problem and failure investigations to determine root cause.
• Provide support on all quality areas to include Quality Plans, Surveillance Plans, Inspection Instructions, First Article Inspections, and NC resolutions.
• Perform support to Quality Process assessments as required.
• Develop Metrics as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

REQUIRED:

• This position requires US Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering, or a related field.
• Must have 7+ years of recent and related work experience.
• In lieu of degree: Candidates with a minimum of a high school diploma/or equivalent, and 11+ years of recent and related work experience will be considered.
• Knowledge in NASA Spacecraft S&MA requirements for manufacturing processes in support of the design and development of flight hardware.
• Possess a working knowledge of AS9100 quality system requirements.
• Ability to read complex blueprints, technical charts, and specification sheets.

DESIRED:

• Thermal Protection System, Thrust Vector Controls, or Acceptance Data Package experience and knowledge is highly desired.
• Effective working within a team environment and as a stand-alone subject matter expert.
• Experience working with aerospace flight hardware in a Manufacturing and Production Environment.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite.
• This position may require some travel.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented.
• Must be organized with good time management skills.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

This position qualifies for the internal Bastion Employee Referral Program as a "Critical to Fill" position.

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