Senior Quality Engineer

Honeybee Robotics, a Blue Origin Company, has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years, establishing ourselves as pioneers in developing novel exploration systems for the most extreme planetary environments. At our Southern California location, we look to "Touch Life" by supporting planetary science, including every NASA Mars rover since Spirit and Opportunity. We aim to "Mine the Sky" through the development of practical In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) solutions. We search for technically brilliant individuals in engineering, software, and support fields who take ownership of their work, enjoy collaborating in teams, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

Honeybee Robotics is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to provide organizational support for customer programs and supplier quality requirements. The candidate will be responsible for quality engineering, system and process improvements, supplier development, and RCCA activity including non-conformance analysis and implementation of effective countermeasures. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead quality functions for assigned programs from proposal through shipment to the customer while complying with customer requirements and achieving cost and delivery expectations
• Host customer quality audits and participates in internal quality audits
• Interface with suppliers and customers concerning program quality requirements
• Establish QA/QC tools for measuring supplier performance that affects our products and services
• Issue formal supplier corrective actions (SCARs) and work with them to resolve problems
• Issue internal and supplier Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA)
• Provide advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations
• Analyze design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements
• Work closely with Engineering in bringing quality products to production readiness
• Track action plans from supplier audits and assessments and monitor their activity for completion and correctness




Lead quality in production activities:

• Interface with a variety of personnel in support of production, including operators, quality engineers, inspectors, shop floor supervisors, program managers, project engineers, and design engineers

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of current ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems
• BS/MS in Science and Engineering discipline
• Working knowledge with interpretation of engineering specifications, mechanical drawing, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
• Knowledge of process capability concepts including Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices, problem-solving skills, and in-depth understanding ERP/MRP planning systems
• Strong skills in MS Windows – Excel, Word and Power-point. Familiar with and able to work in MS Project

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supplier Quality Assurance experience
• Experience working in military or aerospace quality systems
• Significant experience working directly with customers and suppliers
• Experience reading Electrical Engineering schematics
• Experience reviewing Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) workmanship in accordance with the applicable standards (I.e. IPC/WHMA-A-620S, J-STD-001S, NASA-STD-8739.1, etc.)

Compensation and Benefits:

• Employee Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and a 4.5% company match (100% on the first 3% and 50% on the next 3%)
• Education Reimbursement for certificate, undergraduate, and graduate programs
• Paid Time Off includes up to 4 weeks per year, paid parental leave, two floating, and 11 company holidays.

See your work make an impact on some of the most exciting space missions. Work alongside with the best and the brightest, including our partners across the aerospace industry. In a few short years, your contributions will allow you to point to Mars, the Moon, or Saturn's moon Titan, and say, "I did that!"

Applicants for employment at Honeybee Robotics, LLC must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Honeybee Robotics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.