Quality Engineer

Cepeda Systems and Software Analysis is currently seeking a motivated and ambitious Quality Engineer to join our expanding team in Houston, TX. The Cargo Mission Contract team currently has an opening for a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Cargo Mission Contract (CMC). From hardware and experiments to toothpaste and food, the International Space Station (ISS) crew requires a steady stream of supplies via NASA’s Cargo Mission Contract.
As a QA Engineer, you will apply quality evaluation methods and protocols for processing/fabricating finished products. The role requires collaboration with project engineering to ensure quality standards are in place and met; including implementing methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating products and hardware equipment deliverables. 
The position entails inspection of design and analysis of testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment; conducting quality assurance tests; and performing statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for non-conforming products and materials which do not meet standards/specifications. The QA Engineer is responsible for reviewing the design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, and development as applicable to product or process quality.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Leads quality efforts for assigned hardware project development efforts


• Utilizes competencies/knowledge of systems, hardware, operations, configuration management, root cause analysis to drive quality excellence


• Conducts activities to assure compliance to process and product requirements


• Assure project documentation is compliant with program requirements, objectives, and standard.


• Reviews design, change specifications, materials, tools, techniques, methodologies, and plans against contractual and process requirements


• Oversees the delivery/acceptance process for documentation and products submitted to the Customer


• Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of prior relevant experience or 8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Required Experience:

•  2-5 years' experience in a quality/safety field


• Experience with hardware development and multi-discipline background


• Experience resolving complex and multi-dimensional problems


• Product inspection and test process knowledge


• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques


• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma practices
  

Preferred Experience:

•  Environmental Health and Safety or OSHA experience


• Familiarity with industry safety practices


• Works under very general supervision.  Self-motivated individual with proven interpersonal skills; supporting frequent interactions with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Program and Customer personnel)


• Able to use measuring tools to support machined parts measurement verification


• Able to utilize electronic measuring equipment for testing verification

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills


• Flexibility and adaptability

Preferred Skills/Knowledge:

• Experience using NASA/Leidos processes and software/tools


• Shared document repository experience (using SharePoint)

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• U.S. Citizenship is Required

What We Offer:

Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance, paid leave and paid holidays, multiple retirement plan options, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules, company-sponsored events, and educational assistance.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants:

Cepeda is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.  If you have any difficulty using our online systems and need accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address to contact us about your interest in employment at [email protected].

Company Overview:

Formed as a corporation in 2001, we are a HUBZone, veteran-owned, woman-owned small business. We focus on serving DoD, NASA, and the commercial sector, our services span the complete product life cycle from concept to software development to product release. Our services include software engineering, systems engineering, and process improvement.

We are passionate about meeting customer requirements while minimizing costs and maximizing performance. We have achieved a rating of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 for services and development. We have a 100% customer satisfaction rating and have won numerous awards at the local and national level. We are also extensively involved in the community and make generous charitable contributions.

Cepeda provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit, based factors