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MAIT Quality Engineer

On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Experience

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of quality assurance principles and practices, particularly within the aerospace industry. A proactive approach to problem-solving, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment are essential.

About the job

At The Exploration Company, we are pioneering the development, production, and operation of Nyx, a groundbreaking modular and reusable space orbital vehicle capable of in-orbit refueling. This innovative vehicle is designed to transport cargo and has the potential to carry humans in the future.


Key Responsibilities:

Quality Inspection Planning & Execution:

Collaborate with the MAIT and Product Assurance teams to establish and implement inspection control activities at:

  • Incoming materials

  • Critical stages of manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing.

  • Prior to customer delivery or next integration stage.

Nonconformance Management:

  • Facilitate the identification, documentation, and containment of nonconformances.

  • Assist with Material Review Board (MRB) activities and monitor rework or repair implementations and verifications.

  • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and coordinate corrective and preventive actions with engineering and MAIT teams.

Quality Assurance Support in Operations:

  • Provide daily quality support to MAIT operations.

  • Review and approve MAIT procedures.

  • Ensure compliance with internal protocols, customer specifications, and aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100).

  • Qualification of special processes based on EN9100 (e.g., welding, Non-Destructive Testing). Desirable experience includes welding.

  • Train MAIT personnel on quality processes and best practices.

  • Coordinate calibration activities.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Lead quality enhancement initiatives to improve process stability and product quality.

  • Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to elevate product quality.

  • Analyze quality data and produce reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.

About The Exploration Company

The Exploration Company is at the forefront of space innovation, dedicated to creating sustainable and reusable space technologies. Our mission is to enable humanity’s exploration of space by providing advanced solutions that are both efficient and environmentally friendly.

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