Quality Specialist
Astrolab
- Department
- Production & Test
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Hawthorne, California
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $92,000 - $130,000 / year
- Reporting To
- Joe Popwoycz
What you'll do:
- Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous testing and inspection of rover components and systems to ensure compliance with design specifications and performance requirements. Lead the rollout and maintenance of the non-conformance system
- Process Improvement: Identify, analyze, and lead initiatives to improve manufacturing processes, reduce defects, and enhance quality control methodologies
- Documentation: Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and documentation, including test plans, quality manuals, and inspection records
- Audit & Compliance: Perform internal audits to ensure adherence to ISO standards, aerospace-specific regulations, and other applicable quality norms. Prepare for and support external audits
- Training & Development: Train and mentor manufacturing staff on quality standards, techniques, and the importance of quality in space applications
- Problem Solving: Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to integrate quality considerations at every stage of product development and manufacturing
What's Prepared You:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 5 + years of experience in quality assurance/control, preferably within the aerospace or high-tech manufacturing sector
- Proven track record in implementing quality systems in a manufacturing environment
- Proficient in quality management tools like Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA, SPC
- Familiarity with CAD software, inspection equipment, and statistical analysis tools
- Certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification is highly desirable
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to quality issues
- Experience with space-grade materials and manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of environmental testing for space applications.
- Experience with managing Quality processes and system rollouts
What We Offer:
- Work with a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
- Ownership in the company
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with matching
- Flexible time off and parental leave
- On-site snacks, beverages, and 2x weekly lunches
- Flexible work environment
About Astrolab
Our Hiring Process
Application Review
Recruiter Phone Interview
Astrolab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to careers@astrolab.space. We value diversity at Astrolab, and we strive to remove unconscious and unnecessary barriers to build the best team. While we’ve outlined what an ideal candidate could look like, we know that you may bring something unanticipated and essential to the team. If you’re reading this and can see yourself contributing, please register below.