Quality Production Specialist 3 – Planning & Config Assurance

Position Overview

Responsibilities

• Review and validate product nonconformances, dispositions, quality procedures, and engineering requirements.
• Perform analyses to evaluate product, process, and operational compliance with QMS, company procedures, contract requirements, and government regulations.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Independently develop, modify, and document resolutions to quality issues.
• Negotiate and secure commitments for corrective/preventive actions, ensuring timely and effective closure.
• Review and approve changes to Quality planning or disposition of nonconforming hardware/products.
• Support configuration assurance, including validation of configuration management and material review processes.
• Develop or adapt software system processes to align with evolving industry standards.
• Implement corrective action based on audit findings; ensure proper handling and storage of media per engineering requirements.
• Interpret industry standards and recommend implementation strategies.
• Train and mentor team members on QMS principles, processes, and best practices.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a Quality role.
• 3+ years interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
• Experience in the space industry, NASA interfacing, aerospace design, and/or aerospace quality.

Education / Experience

• Typically an Associate degree + 3+ years related experience,
  OR
• Bachelor's degree + 1 year related experience,
  OR
• 5+ years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree.