Description

Position Description Summary:

APT Research is hiring a part-time Senior Quality Engineer in Logan, UT to start in September/October of this year. This person will provide quality engineering support. This effort will be focused on processing critical flight hardware, ground support equipment and system integration.

APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety and quality analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value.

Responsibilities:

Work with a variety of systems such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pyros, and pneumatic.
Performs inspections, surveillance, and requirement compliance while overseeing fabrication, assembly, test and checkout of flight hardware and GSE.
Performs assessments & process proofing of contractor's operations, Quality Management System (QMS), work procedures, and operational processes to ensure products/services are produced per quality and engineering requirements.
Generate and assign Nonconformance/Corrective Action Reports (NCR, DR, CAPA, CAR)
Contribute to failure Review activities, Root Cause Analysis, & Corrective Actions
Provide support for all compliance procedures and policies under the Quality Assurance Plan
Ability to read/interpret drawings, requirements, and specifications.
Provide support for the development and maintenance of Quality Management System
Provide support for Internal/external auditing of Starlab suppliers
Evaluate adequacy, compliance, and effectiveness of the contractor's QMS activities.
Performs acceptance of flight hardware/GSE, receiving inspections, and review of Acceptance Data Packs.
Performs Mandatory Inspection Points (MIPs), In-Line assessments, and track associated nonconformances.
Identifies quality/safety issues and potential concerns that need to be documented and addressed.
Required Experience/Education:

Education: BA/BS or equivalent years experience
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of Quality Engineering/QMS experience
Background in aerospace industry or military experience
Familiarity with systems used on aerospace or aircraft vehicles
Quality Auditor Experience
IPC Specialist Certification (Soldered Electrical & Electronic Assemblies)
NASA Workmanship STD 8739 Training:
Cable Harness and Crimp Inspection
Surface Mount Soldering Inspection
Through Hole Soldering Inspection
Conformal Coating and Staking Inspection
ESD Control
Lithium Battery Handling
Fiber Optic Terminations Inspection
 

Security Clearance Requirement:

Must be able receive secret clearance if needed
 

Preferred Experience:

Quality background with experience in overseeing operations associated with complex systems (i.e. mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, etc.).
Technical background with aerospace industry or military work experience and familiarity with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and other systems utilized on aircraft or aerospace vehicles/ payloads, military systems is desired.
Ability to read/interpret drawings, requirements, and specifications
Experience with Nonconformance/Corrective Action Reports (NCR, DR, CAPA, CAR)
Familiarization with Aerospace Quality Management Systems
Internal/external supplier auditing
Experience monitoring/evaluating contractor processing activities.
 

Essential Job Functions:

Work Environment:

Onsite support with some remote work possible
Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written
Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers
 

Travel Requirements:

Only local travel expected
 

Physical Requirements:

Ability to climb stairs
Ability to lift >15 lbs.
 

Other Essential Functions:

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement
Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others
Proficiency with personal computers, specifically with using Microsoft Word, Excel, and similar applications
 

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, hr@apt-research.com and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. APT Research, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://aptresearch.applicantpro.com/jobs/4071496-610717.html