Process Quality Engineer

Process Quality Engineer Spencer Composites - 1.0 Sacramento, CA Job Details Full-time $105,000 - $130,000 a year 18 hours ago Qualifications Configuration management

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Process Quality Engineer Company:

Spencer Composites Corporation (SCC), (wholly owned subsidiary of X-Bow Systems, Inc.)

Location:

Sacramento, CA (on-site)

Position Type:

Full-Time About the Role As a Process Quality Engineer, you will ensure that incoming and outgoing materials, components, and products meet required quality standards, specifications, and compliance requirements, aligning with organizational and customer expectations. This role requires an independent, self-motivated, and highly skilled engineer with extensive knowledge of Quality and Configuration Management to oversee products with minimal guidance, often on accelerated timelines. The position is on-site in Sacramento, CA with some travel (10%). Key Responsibilities Quality Requirements and Standards Communicate quality requirements, specifications, and standards to operations via purchase orders, manufacturing work instructions, and verbal communication. Ensure designs and associated Configuration Management comply with industry standards, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements. Inspection and Testing Collaborate with teams to establish inspection criteria and acceptance standards. Oversee manufacturing inspections and testing to verify conformance to engineering requirements with emphasis on arm fire devices, electronics, electro-mechanical products and cables supporting rocket motor launch controls. Define, review, and conduct First Article Inspection. Process Oversight Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes throughout the manufacturing lifecycle; Purchase Orders, Receipt, Product Serial/Lot Number Traceability in assemblies, etc. Ensure manufacturing processes comply with industry standards (AS9100, ISO 9001) and regulatory requirements. Continuous Improvement Identify areas for process improvement and implement corrective actions. Lead or participate in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives. Documentation and Reporting Develop and maintain quality documentation, including process control plans, work instructions, and standard operating procedures. Prepare quality reports and present findings to management. Nonconformance Management Investigate quality issues and nonconformances. Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality problems. Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with engineering, production, and other departments to integrate quality considerations into all aspects of the manufacturing process. Technology Integration Implement and utilize quality management software and systems. Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies in quality assurance. Risk Management Identify potential quality risks in processes and products. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies. Qualifications S. in

Engineering or Sciences Prefer:

1-year experience in Quality Assurance General Requirements Must be a U.S. Person. Must meet federal government requirements for access to government information; dual citizenship may preclude meeting this requirement. About Spencer Composites Spencer Composites, a wholly owned subsidiary of X-Bow Systems, Inc. (pronounced "Crossbow") is a U.S. defense technology and rocket propulsion company that has developed an innovative, low-cost method to manufacture solid rocket motors. Spencer Composites fabricates composite products and components using thermoset and thermoplastic processes, has expertise in thick-wall composite processing. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.