Principal Quality Engineer

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At Cesium Astro
, we are developers and pioneers of out‑of‑the‑box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross‑functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands‑on, interactive, and autonomous work, Cesium Astro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward‑thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add an experienced and talented Principal Quality Engineer to our team. In this position, you are responsible for implementing, overseeing, and ensuring product quality for a significant product line. You will be expected to apply systematic problem solving, process quality engineering and Lean manufacturing principles within QMS. The Principal Quality Engineer will also be responsible for the implementation, maintenance and update of quality directives pertaining to a new business location.

This role is multi‑dimensional requiring interfacing with internal customers (Management, Engineering (SW & HW), and Manufacturing) to establish an efficient and effective implementation of the company QMS.

• Leads the implementation of company quality processes in a new business location and partners with engineering, manufacturing, and program management to drive business results including process controls, system improvements, and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Identifies and drives root cause corrective action for nonconformance and failure investigations including customer, supplier, and internal issues.
• Acts as primary point of contact for customers to address and address customer issues, requirements, and expectations including review of contracts.
• Develops and monitors quality metrics to assess process performance and QMS effectiveness.
• Plans and manages internal audits and supports external certification, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Provides leadership and oversight to lower‑level quality personnel in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues.
• Plans, coordinates, and leads employee development training in quality methodologies.
• Works closely with process owners to drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Communicates quality management system adequacy and effectiveness to top‑level management through management reviews.
• Support the development and implementation of performance metrics.
• Supports all aspects of the quality management system.
• Assist with other QA duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred. Associate degree required.
• 8+ years relevant work experience.
• Experience with continuous quality improvement activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO
  9001 Quality Management Systems compliance.
• Strong digital, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Root Cause analysis and Continuous Improvement.
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping.
• Lean Six Sigma.

• Manufacturing experience in the aerospace or electronics industry
• AS9100 / ISO 9000 Auditor

Cesium Astro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full‑time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

Cesium Astro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.