Senior Quality Engineer

Position Description

Summary:

APT Research is hiring a part‑time Senior Quality Engineer in Logan, UT to start in September/October of this year. This person will provide quality engineering support. This effort will be focused on processing critical flight hardware, ground support equipment and system integration.

APT is an employee‑owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety and quality analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interests, and excellent benefits, including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners and share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value.

• Work with a variety of systems such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pyros, and pneumatic.
• Perform inspections, surveillance, and requirement compliance while overseeing fabrication, assembly, test, and checkout of flight hardware and GSE.
• Perform assessments & process proofing of contractor’s operations, Quality Management System (QMS), work procedures, and operational processes to ensure products/services are produced per quality and engineering requirements.
• Generate and assign Nonconformance/Corrective Action Reports (NCR, DR, CAPA, CAR).
• Contribute to failure review activities, Root Cause Analysis, and corrective actions.
• Provide support for all compliance procedures and policies under the Quality Assurance Plan.
• Read/interpret drawings, requirements, and specifications.
• Provide support for the development and maintenance of Quality Management System.
• Provide support for internal/external auditing of Starlab suppliers.
• Evaluate adequacy, compliance, and effectiveness of the contractor’s QMS activities.
• Perform acceptance of flight hardware/GSE, receiving inspections, and review of Acceptance Data Packs.
• Perform Mandatory Inspection Points (MIPs), In‑Line assessments, and track associated nonconformances.
• Identify quality/safety issues and potential concerns that must be documented and addressed.

• Education:
  
  BA/BS or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of Quality Engineering/QMS experience.
• Background in aerospace industry or military experience.
• Familiarity with systems used on aerospace or aircraft vehicles.
• Quality Auditor Experience.
• IPC Specialist Certification (Soldered Electrical & Electronic Assemblies).
• NASA Workmanship STD 8739 Training:
  • Cable Harness and Crimp Inspection
  • Surface Mount Soldering Inspection
  • Through‑Hole Soldering Inspection
  • Conformal Coating and Staking Inspection
  • ESD Control
  • Lithium Battery Handling
  • Fiber Optic Terminations Inspection

Must be able to receive secret clearance if needed.

• Quality background with experience overseeing operations associated with complex systems such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, etc.
• Technical background with aerospace industry or military work experience and familiarity with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and other systems utilized on aircraft or aerospace vehicles and payloads.
• Ability to read/interpret drawings, requirements, and specifications.
• Experience with Nonconformance/Corrective Action Reports (NCR, DR, CAPA, CAR).
• Familiarity with Aerospace Quality Management Systems.
• Internal/external supplier auditing experience.
• Experience monitoring and evaluating contractor processing activities.

Work Environment:
Onsite support with some remote work possible. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written. Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers.

Only local travel expected.

• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to lift more than 15 lbs.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgment.
• Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must…