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Quality Specialist

Astrolab

Astrolab

Quality Assurance
hawthorne, ca, usa
Posted on Jan 21, 2025
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.

We seek a meticulous and experienced Quality Specialist to join our dynamic team. The role involves ensuring that our manufacturing facility is meeting the highest standards of Quality and Reliability. The Quality Specialist will be key in maintaining our commitment to excellence, from component inspection to final assembly verification.
Department
Production & Test
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Hawthorne, California
Workplace type
Onsite
Compensation
$92,000 - $130,000 / year
Reporting To
Joe Popwoycz

This role's hiring manager:
Joe Popowycz

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:

Minimum:
  • 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
Preferred:
  • 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

Having a strong, inclusive, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we…

Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.
Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life.
Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.
Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.
Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1:

Application Review

Stage 2:

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.

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