Director of Quality and Mission Assurance

ispace, inc. is a global lunar resource development company with the vision, “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” specializing in designing and building lunar landers and rovers. ispace aims to extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon. The company has offices in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States and is growing rapidly. ispace Technologies U.S., based in Englewood, Colorado, focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers.

With locations in the U.S., Japan, and Europe, ispace is positioned to be a global leader in the exploration and development of the moon. Let's go to the moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively looking for great people to join the ispace mission.

ispace Technologies, US. located in Denver Colorado is a looking for a highly motivated and talented Director of Quality and Mission Assurance to join its team.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish the processes and procedures to achieve AS9100 Certification.
• Lead the coordination of the AS9100 certification process. 
• Assure quality products and processes by establishing and enforcing quality standards and testing materials and products.
• Develop and implement quality standards. 
• Ensure supplier and internal audits are conducted efficiently and effectively.
• Work with functional leads on Key Performance Indicator (KPI) inputs and update KPI Dashboards. 
• Develop metrics/reports, identify data trends, propose solutions, and assist with the solution implementation. 
• Ensure inspection of materials, equipment, processes, and products meet quality specifications. 
• Establish continuous improvement to the Quality Management System 
• Serve as a member of the Material Review Board and assure appropriate disposition, cause and corrective action on non-conformance reports. 
• Create product quality documentation system by writing and updating quality assurance procedures.
• Maintain product quality by enforcing quality assurance policies and procedures and government requirements.
• Collaborate with other members of management to develop new product and engineering designs and manufacturing and training methods.
• Develop a quality assurance staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Effectively lead quality assurance staff by coaching, counseling, and mentoring employees.
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing the quality assurance budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Contribute to the ispace mission by accomplishing other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (e.g., Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or related fields. We will consider a combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or quality within aerospace/aviation industry 
• 2+ years of experience in leadership positions in the Q&MA field (preferably as Dir of Q&MA).
• Experience in Configuration Management within PLM and ERP systems 
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or ASQ standards for QM particularly experience in initial AS9100 certification.
• Experience in managing supplier quality. 
• Experience with flight hardware in a manufacturing/test environment. 
• Ability to interpret & work from engineering drawings & 3D models. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, collaborative, project/product management, computer, and QA process skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as technician and/or quality inspector 
• Experience with various mechanical and electrical inspection, measurement, and test equipment (e.g., gauges, meters, calipers, circuit testers) 
• Experience working for Aerospace/Space Prime or sub-contractor strongly preferred 
• Experience in startup environment a plus 

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based upon experience -$135,000-$180,000. The salary posted is a targeted range for budget of position. Base compensation can be negotiated and will be commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training. 
• Medical/vision/dental health benefits (Some 100% company paid options available for employee only) 
• Hybrid work schedule 
• Company-paid public transportation on RTD buses and light rail (RTD EcoPass) 
• Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (14 paid holidays) 
• 401(k) 

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, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All applicants who are offered employment with ispace US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.