QA Engineer Jobs in California

The Quality Assurance Engineer/Inspector will support the various projects located in Pasadena, CA as part of the NASA/JPL MASS Subcontract.

Supports the fabrication of spaceflight and aeronatutical electronics, mechanical assemblies, and cabling by performing project engineering oversight, QA inspections, audits, and acceptance, documenting/creating nonconformance, and manufacturing planning and execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform QA source inspections, audits, and acceptance.
• Perform workmanship inspections/evaluations.
• Document/create nonconformance findings and reports.
• Perform workmanship inspections/evaluations to IPC-J-STD-001 and IPC A-600, and NASA 8739.4.
• Support the fabrication of spaceflight and aerospace electronics, mechanical assemblies, and cabling by performing inspections.
• Perform project engineering oversight.
• Oversee manufacture planning, execution, and acceptance.
• Provides periodic reports and documentation as required.
Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of manufacturing, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering.
• Must have a minimum of 12 years of recent and related work experience.
• In lieu of degree: Candidates with 16+ years of recent and related experience will be considered.
• Experience with inspection techniques and procedures, processing of failure report and MRB's.
• Experience with spaceflight hardware and a broad technical knowledge in visual inspection and evaluation of high reliability electronic, electromechanical, or electro-optical equipment.
• Requires wide knowledge of materials and processes for space flight use as well as familiarity of configuration control/verification systems.
• Must be knowledgeable of ISO 9000 quality systems and familiar with configuration management, contamination control, data package reviews, and integration and test processes governing the fabrication assembly, test, and certification of space flight hardware.
• Ability to work well with cross-functional reams, design engineers, line management, and project management.
• Excellent computer skills, including and use of computer-aided engineering tools.

DESIRED:

• Project engineering or systems engineering experience and proficiency.
• Fluency in English and one other language (French, German, Italian).

WORK LOCATION:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodically random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

SALARY RANGE:

$114,000.00 to $145,000.00., salary will depend on education and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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