Quality Assurance Project Manager III

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

xLab is responsible for building and operating advanced prototypes at Aerospace by developing concepts to solve hard problems and then taking those concepts through the full development cycle to deliver cutting edge capabilities to our customers. The Office of Product Management within xLab is responsible for providing quality assurance and product assurance guidance and support that integrates industry best practices into an approach tailored for prototyping, continually adapting to meet project and customer needs

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Project Manager III who will be responsible for identifying, planning, and implementing quality initiatives such that the organization's top/bottom line is impacted through improved productivity, utilization, technology intervention.

This position is 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Responsible for recommending, designing and overseeing successful execution of quality audits and assessments including quality process development and audit execution.

• Identifies audit needs based on corporate practices and OPM guidelines

• Develops audit plans and processes to ensure proper execution.

• Performs quality audits on laboratory products, including subcontractor and vendor-provided products. Documents discrepancies and reviews/approves corrective and preventive actions

• Performs quality process audits of laboratory activities, including assembly and subsystem-level product build and test processes with a focus on standardization and process improvement

• Prepares reports of findings and recommendations to management.

• Provides program implementation and scheduling for assigned work and product teams

• Reviews OPM and corporate standards and operating procedures and provides improvement recommendations to management.

• Perform audits, inspections and reviews of in-process spaceflight prototype systems, subsystems, purchased assemblies and other electronic and mechanical components ensuring compliance with established specifications and industry standards.

• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify and resolve quality issues and identify process improvements.

What You Need to be Successful:

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED

• Eight years of experience in electronicor electrical component or assembly-level testing and characterization

• Experience in quality inspection and quality assurance policies

• Experience in creating technical documentation, including test procedures, user manuals and process review documentation

• Knowledge and implementation of IPCJ-STD-001H quality standards plus space and military addendum

• Knowledge and implementation of IPC J-WHMA-A-620D acceptance standards for cable and wire harness assemblies

• Experience working in engineering teams, providing training and oversight to new team members and leading implementation of engineering design and build standards

How You Can Stand Out:

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or production control/management

• Experience in engineering design of electrical or electronic circuits, assemblies, subassemblies

• Experience implementing ISO quality standards

• Integrated product team leadership

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.