LTA Research and Exploration is a pioneering company dedicated to advancing airship technology and creating sustainable, lighter-than-air solutions. We are committed to safety, innovation, and excellence in all our endeavors. Join our team and contribute to the future of aerospace technology.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Specialist Level 3 to join our LTA Research and Exploration team. This position will play a critical role in ensuring the highest quality standards for our aerospace projects, focusing on lighter-than-air technologies. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of aerospace quality assurance processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols for LTA projects.
- Conduct thorough inspections and audits to ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards and regulations.
- Analyze quality data and performance metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Prepare detailed quality reports and documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain up-to-date records of quality assurance activities and findings.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for quality challenges.
- Evaluate and monitor supplier quality performance, ensuring alignment with company standards.
- Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure quality requirements are met.
- Investigate quality issues and conduct root cause analyses.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality deficiencies.
- Mentor and train junior quality staff in quality assurance processes and best practices.
- Stay current with industry developments and integrate new quality management techniques as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace quality assurance.
- Strong knowledge of aerospace industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001).
- Proficiency in quality management software and tools.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent certification.
- Experience with advanced quality techniques such as Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for aerospace exploration and research.
What We Offer!
- Relocation assistance
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents)
- Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
- Parental leave
- Generous PTO + 11 paid holidays
- 401(k) matching up to 6%
- Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
- Mental health benefit
- Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields
Compliance Requirements
- Criminal background check clearance
- Drug test clearance wherever applicable
The base salary range for this role is $80,000-130,000, which is determined based on experience, geography, and qualifications. The base salary is one component of the total compensation package, which includes a very competitive annual bonus, 401K Match, and other generous benefits. While we believe competitive compensation is a critical aspect of your decision to join us, we do hope you also spend time considering why our mission and culture are right for you.
What We Do
Lighter Than Air (LTA) Research is an aerospace research and development company building experimental and certified manned and remotely piloted airships.
We are developing advanced technologies to dramatically increase the capabilities and lower the cost of 21st century airships. With these next-generation airships, we strive to improve humanitarian aid delivery and reduce carbon emissions, while providing economic opportunity and new jobs to Americans.
LTA airships will have the ability to complement — and even speed up — humanitarian disaster response and relief efforts, especially in remote areas that cannot be easily accessed by plane and boat due to limited or destroyed infrastructure. We ultimately aim to create a family of aircraft with zero emissions that, when used for shipping goods and moving people, would substantially reduce the global carbon footprint of aviation.
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