Description

Please Note: US citizenship or permanent residency is required for this position.

CesiumAstro is a rapidly growing space technology startup in Austin, Texas, developing out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. Our approach is unique, and our team is changing the world of space communications. Learn more about our company at https://www.cesiumastro.com.

We are looking to add an experienced and talented Quality Assurance Associate to our team. In this position, you will be responsible for managing the logging, reproducing, distributing, storing, retrieving, and updating of electronic versions of documents such as procedures, work instructions, forms, and records. Additionally, the coordinator is responsible for the maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) and all associated documents. In this position, you will work closely on an integrated team of Cesium managers, engineers, and other cross-functional personnel.

Key responsibilities:

• Leads and facilitates process improvement workshops and improvement projects to drive business results across the organization.
• Provides leadership with awareness, knowledge, and guidance of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles, methodologies, and tools to support achievement of business objectives.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) and all associated documents, files, and records.
• Responsible for controlling and maintaining the engineering change and documentation tracking process with emphasis on Bills of Material (BOMs), specifications, drawings, models, and documentation to ensure appropriate changes are documented.
• Responsible for controlling and issuing part numbers for newly created parts or documents and tracking the history, revision levels, and status through the life of the parts/documents.
• Create, implement, and finalize engineering change orders (ECOs) and makes system changes
• Ensure documents are properly reviewed, updated, approved, and released to remain in control
• Support QMS Management Reviews, assisting with the writing report and tracking actions
• Support with process improvement activities
• Support internal, external, and AS9100 quality audits
• Assist in the resolution of audit findings, observations, and recommendations
• Responsible for coordinating the QMS training program
• Support the development and implementation of performance metrics
• Assist with other QA duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred. Associate degree required.
• 5 years relevant work experience.
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management Systems

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with ERP and PLM software systems (preferably Acumatica and Arena)
• Proficiency with reading engineering documents, CAD drawings, and detailed work instructions.
• Strong digital, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a positive and collaborative manner.

Preferred attributes include:

• Experience in the aerospace or electronics industry

We provide generous benefits and stock option package to all our employees.

CesiumAstro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.