Process & Quality Engineer

Process & Quality Engineer Rockledge, FL 32955 Full-time Full-time About Max Space Max Space is redefining the future of space infrastructure by developing scalable, expandable space real estate solutions for LEO, lunar, and deep space missions. Our modules are designed to deliver unmatched volume, utility, and adaptability for commercial, civil, defense, and scientific customers. As we prepare for our next launch in 2027, we are seeking mission-driven innovators ready to pioneer the next era of off-Earth habitation. Role Overview The Process & Quality Engineer - Expandable Habitats at Max Space is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the manufacturing process controls and quality systems required to produce human-rated expandable habitat structures . This role defines and governs manufacturing procedures—from work instructions and inspection criteria to quality control testing and nondestructive evaluation (NDE)—across both soft-goods systems (restraint layers, bladders, thermal/MMOD assemblies) and metallic structures (interface rings, frames, load-bearing components). The goal is to translate design intent into controlled, auditable, repeatable processes that support safe production from prototype through flight qualification. In execution, the Process & Quality Engineer leads discrepancy management and anomaly resolution , including chairing or supporting the Material Review Board (MRB) , driving root cause investigations , and ensuring corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented and verified. The engineer partners closely with Manufacturing, Design, Materials, and Safety & Mission Assurance to ensure process capability, traceability, cleanliness discipline, and configuration control across all builds and tests. This role is ideal for someone who can enforce rigorous quality standards while enabling rapid iteration and innovation in large-scale, next-generation habitat production. Key ResponsibilitiesQuality Systems & Compliance Establish and maintain manufacturing quality systems appropriate for human-spaceflight hardware (procedures, records, audits, training) Define quality requirements, acceptance criteria, and documentation standards for build and test execution Partner with Safety & Mission Assurance to ensure compliance with relevant aerospace standards and customer requirements Process Control & Work Instructions Create and maintain manufacturing process documentation (work instructions, routers, inspection plans, travelers, checklists) Define critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics and control points for soft goods and metallic structures Ensure processes are repeatable and auditable , supporting scale-up from prototypes to flight articles Inspection, Test, and NDE Develop inspection and test plans for incoming, in-process, and final acceptance activities Specify and oversee NDE methods for bonded, stitched, and critical structural elements (as applicable) Coordinate measurement methods, tooling verification, and inspection readiness (GD&T interpretation, metrology approach) Nonconformance, MRB, and CAPA Lead or support MRB activities: triage, disposition, repair/rework plans, and documentation Drive root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone) and implement/verify corrective actions Track quality metrics and initiate continuous improvement actions based on trends Configuration Control, Traceability, and Records Ensure full traceability across materials, lots, processes, and test records (build genealogy) Maintain controlled documentation and change tracking to protect configuration integrity Support readiness reviews (build readiness, test readiness, acceptance reviews) with complete quality evidence Supplier & Incoming Quality (as needed) Define supplier quality requirements, receiving inspection criteria, and acceptance documentation Partner with procurement and engineering on supplier qualification, audits, and issue resolution Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Materials Engineering (or equivalent experience) 7+ years in aerospace manufacturing quality / process engineering (or similarly regulated hardware environments) Demonstrated experience building/maintaining process controls, inspection plans, and manufacturing documentation Hands-on experience with MRB/nonconformance management and CAPA / root cause workflows Strong working knowledge of manufacturing inspection techniques , metrology fundamentals, and GD&T interpretation Strong cross-functional communication skills and the ability to hold a high quality bar in a fast-moving environment Preferred Qualifications Experience with human-rated or high-reliability flight hardware programs Experience with soft goods (textiles, bladders, lamination, bonding, stitching, welding) and/or mixed-material assemblies Familiarity with NDE/NDT practices and qualification frameworks (and managing certified vendors) Experience supporting environmental and structural testing campaigns (proof pressure, deployment, vibe, TVAC) Background working within formal quality systems (e.g., AS9100/ISO-style environments), audits, and supplier quality Who You Are Detail-oriented and disciplined, but pragmatic—knows how to keep teams moving while maintaining quality Comfortable owning ambiguous problems and building processes from scratch Bias toward action: you document, measure, improve, and repeat Excited to work hands-on with hardware and directly influence flight readiness Why Join Max Space Be a foundational team member building next-gen space infrastructure Work on real hardware with near-term flight opportunities Join a high-impact, mission-driven team pushing the frontier of human space habitation Help create scalable, commercial space real estate for tomorrow's missions

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