Job Description

Position: Procurement/Manufacture Quality Engineer, Lead

Location: Socorro, New Mexico

Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site

About the Role: As a Lead Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for directing and managing all Quality Assurance aspects of Procurement and Manufacturing for several Programs from initial customer interaction through development, procurement, manufacturing, test, and final delivery of Propellent Manufacturing and Casting Operations supporting the Aerospace Industry.

This position requires an independent, self-motivated, highly skilled Engineer with experience and extensive knowledge of Quality in a manufacturing facility to manage and oversee manufactured products with minimal oversight and guidance on timelines shorter than usual in the industry.

This position is on-site at a Government-Run Facility with some and travel (25%).

Lead Quality Engineer

Ability to develop, plan, and implement quality strategies, methods, and systems for product supporting production and ensuring Government contract compliance, as applicable. Position is integral with the on-site Operations Team and the remote program and management offices.

• Support project and manufacturing planning to include personnel assignments, work efforts, customer requirements, deliverables development, and tracking.
• Support Contract Review, Purchase Orders, Receiving Inspection and Inventory management activities related to specific program procurements.
• Create/Review Manufacture Work Instructions.
• Coordinate and track nonconformances, lead root cause analysis/investigations and champion "Continuous Improvement".
• Instruct employees regarding Quality procedures and requirements when working with Material compliance, acceptance and production.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, such as Production support/inspection of product.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, documenting processes, and presenting findings.
• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Ability to collaborate with suppliers and customers.
• Familiarity with document control processes and maintaining quality records.

QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. in Engineering or Sciences with minimum 5 years of experience. M.S. in Engineering or Sciences may substitute for years of experience.

General Requirements 

Must be a US Persons. Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information; having dual citizenship may preclude you from meeting this requirement. 

Company 

X-Bow Launch 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. Our propulsion technology, space launch, and modular boost platforms make us unique and highly desirable aerospace supplier to the defense and national security industries. 

We are looking for a candidate who combines strong communication, organization, and management skills with broad interests and experience. As a key member of a small, dynamic, and highly skilled team, you will be expected to actively collaborate with others as well as work independently to accomplish assignments and responsibilities successfully. Creativity and methodical problem-solving are both required.   

Additionally, we are looking for someone energetic, flexible, and adaptable who is enthusiastic about being integral to a highly competent and successful team.  

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.