Director of Quality & Mission Assurance, Capella Space

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline
• Proven experience in quality management within the aerospace, defense or space industry
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001, and familiarity with space-specific quality standards
• Strong understanding of risk management and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and collaborative team environment
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Capella Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable

Desirable

• As the Director of Quality and Mission Assurance at Capella Space, you will join a dynamic and innovative team, rapidly scaling to meet significant growth projections
• Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will work cross functionally to establish a AS9100 certified quality management system while maintaining the speed and flexibility required in our rapidly developing high technology market space
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross functional team to develop, implement, and maintain a robust quality management system compliant with industry standards, regulations, and best practices that ensures speed, flexibility, and innovation
• Establish quality assurance processes throughout the entire product/program life cycle, including design, manufacturing, testing, and operation of space systems
• Conduct assessments to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to quality standards
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues and prevent recurrence
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate mission assurance practices throughout the project/program lifecycle
• Monitor and lead actions related to Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency, increase speed, eliminate waste, and enhance quality and reliability of space systems
• Analyze data and metrics to identify trends and opportunities for optimization
• Create a corporate level plan and lead a cross functional team to establish AS9100 certification
• Stay current on changes in regulations, standards and best practices and adapt quality and mission assurance processes accordingly
• Ensure that all products and processes adhere to the necessary quality standards and meet the stringent requirements of space missions
• Work closely with Supply Chain Management and Engineering to evaluate suppliers and to establish and maintain quality standards for incoming materials and components
• Establish supplier quality assurance processes and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with quality requirements
• Implement risk management strategies to identify and mitigate potential risks related to quality throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with project teams to develop contingency plans for quality-related issues
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, continuous improvement, and quality excellence within the organization
• Provide training and guidance to the organization on quality processes, standards, and best practices