Job Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Quality & Mission Assurance Associate Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading aerospace and satellite communications company located in Midland, TX through 100% onsite work. The Quality & Mission Assurance AME will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and compliance of manufacturing processes and components supporting next-generation satellite systems. This position is ideal for candidates with a background in aerospace or automotive manufacturing, strong quality systems knowledge, and a passion for continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.
Responsibilities:

• Evaluate product designs and manufacturing processes for quality, reliability, and compliance with industry standards
• Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations and implement preventive measures
• Develop and maintain quality documentation including inspection plans, control plans, and process audits
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives
• Support mission assurance activities by ensuring adherence to safety, regulatory, and customer requirements

Qualifications:

• 1-3+ years of experience in quality or manufacturing engineering, preferably in the aerospace sector
• Proficiency with pFMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality control methodologies
• Experience with AutoCAD, ERP/MES/PLM systems, and quality data analysis tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to work extended hours onsite in a dynamic production environment
• U.S. Citizenship required

Compensation:

• Salary: $85,000/ year depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays
• Other benefits: relocation assistance ($10,000), unlimited PTO after 90 days, Restricted Stock Units, monthly meal allowance and stipend ($1000 monthly)
• Clearance Level: Must be eligible to work in the United States and pass a background check
• Location: 100% onsite in Midland, TX

Keywords: Quality Engineering, Mission Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, RCCA, Root Cause and Corrective Action, CAPA, Corrective and Preventive Action, FAI, First Article Inspection, PPAP, Production Part Approval Process, APQP, Advanced Product Quality Planning, Control Plans, Inspection Plans, Process Audits, Internal Audits, External Audits, ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP, Quality Metrics, Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), Defect Tracking, Risk Management, Quality Gates, Quality Standards, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Process Mapping, pFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), DFMEA (Design FMEA), SPC (Statistical Process Control), DOE (Design of Experiments), Process Validation, Process Capability (Cp, Cpk), Gage R&R, Takt Time, Cycle Time Reduction, Throughput Optimization, Production Readiness Review (PRR), AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion 360, CATIA, ERP Systems, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), Solumina, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Teamcenter, Windchill, Minitab, JMP, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Power BI, Tableau, Python (for data analysis), VBA, C#, C++, Aerospace, Automotive, Satellite Manufacturing, Space Systems, Defense, DoD Compliance, MIL-STD, IPC Standards, Cleanroom Protocols, Robotic Manufacturing, Concurrent Engineering, Liaison Engineering, Technical Writing, Work Instructions, Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Configuration Management, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Safety Compliance, Reliability Engineering

Skills Required