Quality Management Representative; Project Position

About Company

Element U.S. Space & Defense (EUSSD) stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world.

From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next‑generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end‑to‑end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state‑of‑the‑art testing technologies, subject‑matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go‑to partner for ground‑breaking industries.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space and defense.

Employees are eligible to participate in the benefits offered throughout their availability, including the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long‑Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date
• Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
• 401k with employer match
• Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year
• Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
• Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs
• Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)

At EUSSD, compensation is determined through a comprehensive approach that considers candidate qualifications, role responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational needs. Pay may vary by location with potential eligibility for bonuses or commission depending on the role.

Supports the organization with initial compliance and ongoing preparation, testing and monitoring of conformance to established quality assurance processes and standards. Performs audit/evaluation of internal controls, communications, risk assessments and maintenance of documentation as related to compliance with internal and external quality standards. Identifies risk and evaluates deficiencies while working with internal departments to appropriately remedy them. Facilitates internal training on quality assurance requirements, processes, and procedures.

• Maintain the Quality System
• Internal Audits: scheduling and performing
• Maintain Facility Readiness
• Management Review
• Management Review of the ISO 17025:2017 Quality System: scheduling (to coordinate with RQM), performing, follow‑up of action items
• Corrective Actions: issuing, reviewing responses and closing out
• New/Updated QAPs, New employees (Quality Indoctrination)
• Reviewing/signing NODs
• Responding to Customer Surveys
• Contract Review
• Supplier Surveys
• Lean/Gemba walks
• Report/Procedure review (varies by facility)
• Ensure Lean Daily Management Boards are incompliance/GEMBA

• Receives general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new projects. Perform some recurring work independently
• Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
• Builds stable working relationships internally
• Learns to use professional QA concepts
• Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems, quality related matters - documentation, reporting, accreditation, etc.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 specifications
• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action and Internal Auditing methodologies and techniques
• Familiarity with Internal Audit Procedures
• Basic understanding of product testing procedures, data collection, and reporting
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Competent in desktop computing and utilization of company information systems
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Products

• HS Diploma…