Hardware Quality Engineering Specialist, Kepler

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or other relevant education
• 1+ years’ experience in Quality Engineering/Product Assurance/ Reliability Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering roles. Other relevant experience will be considered
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with acute attention to detail
• Experience in coding and/or automation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Strong communication skills to interact with various stakeholders and convey technical information effectively
• Drive for continuous learning and growth

Desirable

• We are seeking a highly detail oriented and collaborative Hardware Quality Engineering Specialist to join our Quality Engineering department
• As Hardware Quality Engineering Specialist, you will grow and be responsible for all aspects of quality management throughout the satellite and subsystems development life cycle
• You will play a vital role in ensuring the development and manufacturing of our satellites runs as smoothly as possible; facilitating process improvements, managing non-conformances, managing supplier quality & incoming inspections, identifying and mitigating risks, all whilst ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
• The ideal candidate will relish working alongside our development & manufacturing teams and providing internal training to foster and embed a culture of quality & compliance through efficiencies
• Key Responsibilities:
• Quality Management: Maintain robust quality management practises to ensure compliance with industry standards, and internal processes throughout the satellite subsystem development lifecycle
• Supplier Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the supply chain team to assess potential suppliers, conduct supplier audits, and establish quality requirements for components and materials used in satellite subsystems
• Non-Conformance Management: Assist with executing Kepler’s non-conformance management initiatives
• Work with engineering and supply chain teams to resolve non-conformances
• Lead investigations into non-conformance issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to ensure they do not recur
• Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities for improvements in the manufacturing and assembly of our products to enhance efficiency, reliability, and overall quality
• Quality Control: Develop and implement inspection and testing procedures to verify the quality of manufactured components, sub-assemblies, and final satellite systems
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation plans to address quality and reliability concerns in the satellite subsystems
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and AIT, to ensure seamless integration of quality assurance activities throughout the program lifecycle
• Training and Education: Provide training and support to team members to foster a culture of quality and compliance in the organization
• Compliance and Standards: Stay up-to-date with industry standards, best practices, and regulations related to satellite manufacturing and quality assurance in a fast-paced agile environment