Quality Engineer (BT-26026)

The Quality Engineer will support the space program located at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans, Louisiana.

• →Technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and coordinating assignments; plans and develop 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 ensure 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 causes.
• →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.

• This position requires US Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have 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 high school diploma 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.

• 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.

• This position is located onsite; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

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

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• 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 be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• 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 the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

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.

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. 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.

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