Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT), a subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies,
is leading the way in the New Space revolution! Our state-of-the-art systems
are currently on missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon, near earth
asteroids, and to Mars. We create high-reliability spacecraft with
significantly greater performance, much smaller size and at a fraction of
the cost of traditional space systems. We are involved in a wide range of
projects for academic, commercial, and government applications. Join our
innovative and dynamic company, as we build the small spacecraft of the future.
Position Purpose: Sr. Hardware Quality Engineer is expected to provide
support and data to various process owners to facilitate continuous
improvement initiatives, interface with technical engineering disciplines
and manufacturing technicians, assess risk for their assigned areas and
mitigate it as appropriate, participate in root cause and corrective action
activities, and champion quality throughout the organization.
Title: Sr. Hardware Quality Engineer
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Range: $100,000 - $160,000 (Salary to be determined by the
education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the
applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
Location: Lafayette, CO
Benefits:
100% company paid health, dental and vision benefits for you and your
dependents effective the first of the month following hire date
Life insurance
401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick
time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year and parental leave).
Job Responsibilities:
Participate in risk identification reviews of manufacturing instructions and
test.
Adjudicate inspection issues and collaborate with the responsible
manufacturing and/or engineering functions to improve product and/or
processes.
Lead defect analysis for products and process work centers and facilitate
improvements.
Interface with Mission Assurance Managers regarding hardware status and risk
review.
Chair the Material Review Board and participate in Failure Review Board
efforts.
Drive closure of non-conformances and provide status to programs.
Identify supplier issues and address design and manufacturing areas for
improvement.
Facilitate customer visits, audits, and process questions.
Support the inspection team to ensure that products and processes comply with
customer requirements.
Assist in conducting internal audits and support calibration efforts.
Drive Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the organization as it pertains
to quality assurance methodology.
Assist Quality Manager in establishing, implementing, and maintaining
department process documentation.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications/Education:
BS/BA in a technical discipline. Preference in industrial engineering,
engineering, or statistics, or equivalent discipline.
5+ years in Quality Engineering and/or related technical role(s).
ASQ Certified Auditor, Quality Engineer, Certified Six Sigma
Greenbelt/BlackBelt, and/or AS9100 Lead Auditor highly desired.
Familiarity with calibration systems (Z540 or ISO17025) is a plus.
Familiarity with electronics and mechanical hardware assurance methods and
tools (inspection, test, analysis, MT&E.) Familiarity with
electronic and mechanical components is a plus.
Experience with aerospace manufacturing (quality, engineering,
measurement, and/or support) is necessary. Experience with spaceflight
hardware and systems is a plus.
Working understanding of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).
Previous experience with corrective actions, supplier engagement, and 3rd
party audit support is a strong advantage.
Experience with IPC-600, 610, & 620 and J-STD-001 PWA and PWB
requirements is preferred but not required. The candidate will be expected to
achieve certification(s) shortly after h re.
Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Working Conditions:
This job operates in a laboratory environment in a manufacturing company. This
role uses standard laboratory and manufacturing equipment such as computers,
electronic test equipment, common inspection tools and equipment,
microscopes, color displays and associated office equipment. BCT
anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date
the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business
necessity may require BCT to shorten or extend the application window.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties
of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for long