Quality Assurance Associate Verified today

CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and airborne platforms. We seek a Quality Assurance Associate to join our integrated team in Westminster, CO.

You will work closely with managers, engineers, and cross-functional personnel to execute quality control processes, inspect parts and finished products, and perform measurements using precision equipment. You will manage nonconforming material, schedule quality activities, and drive resolution of internal and external nonconformances using root cause analysis and 8D methodologies.

Your Responsibilities

• Execute quality control processes per purchased product, manufacturing operations, and customer quality requirements.
• Inspect parts, assemblies, and finished products using approved procedures, specifications, and drawings.
• Perform measurements using calipers, height gauges, thread gauges, CMM, and VMM equipment.
• Document inspection activities using electronic systems, written logs, and labels.
• Assist with control and disposition of non-conforming material through MRB processes.
• Schedule day-to-day quality activities and ensure timely turnaround of inspection and quality processes.
• Program, maintain, and utilize automated inspection equipment including CMMs, inspection arms, XRF systems, X-ray equipment, and automated visual inspection systems.
• Perform calibration of equipment and tools used in Quality, Production, and Test activities.
• Create, document, and update quality processes related to inspection, MSA, calibration, and data analysis.
• Develop, maintain, and improve inspection methods, inspection plans, internal procedures, and quality processes.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct data analysis and department metrics reporting to support quality objectives.
• Assist in resolution of audit findings from internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Perform other quality control duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing quality, metrology, and failure analysis.
• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in a technical field preferred.
• Experience in aerospace, electronics, or defense industry.
• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), metrology arms, Keyence systems, or similar inspection and measurement equipment.
• Proficiency reading engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, specifications, and detailed work instructions.
• Experience with microscopic visual inspection.
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and digital communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments such as aerospace, defense, automotive, or medical device industries.
• J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.
• Experience with calibration systems and metrology practices.

Full-time employment offers company stock options and benefits including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.

To conform with United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.