• Quality Assurance Representative

    Astrion (Merritt Island, FL)


    Overview

     

    Quality Assurance Representative - Kennedy Space Center

     

    Status: Full Time

     

    Contract: LASSO II

     

    Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required

     

    Astrion is seeking a Quality Assurance Representative to join our team at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), supporting the LASSO II Contract. This is a full-time, onsite role where you'll ensure mission-critical operations are conducted safely, effectively, and in compliance with NASA, federal, and industry standards.

     

    As part of our safety and mission assurance team, you'll perform hands-on work in laboratory and operational environments, support flight hardware and GSE quality inspections, and provide oversight of Astrion' s AS9100D Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with NASA and external customer requirements.

     

    This position is ideal for a detail-driven quality assurance representative who thrives in dynamic environments where human spaceflight, cutting-edge technology, and mission success converge.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

    + Education: Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Safety, Occupational Health, or related field

    + Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in quality assurance, or ISO/AS9100 auditing

    + Skills:

    + Excellent communication, presentation, and customer-facing skills

    + Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) and SharePoint

    + Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision

    + Physical ability to climb stairs/ladders, wear PPE, and work both indoors and outdoors in a hazardous testing facility environment

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    + AS9100D Lead Quality Auditor certification (ANAB accredited)

    + American Society for Quality certifications (CQA, CQE, CQI, etc.)

    + Skilled in continuous improvement projects (Six Sigma)

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Provide oversight and implementation support for Astrion' s AS9100D-compliant Quality Management System

    + Serve as the primary internal auditor for the LASSO II contract performing audits and interfacing with employees and management

    + Support quality inspection of GSE and flight hardware for CRCA, LETF, and Field Projects, including work involving cable fabrication, process changes, QMS compliance, supporting in house quality inspectors with guidance

    + Review and approve Work Authorization Documents and perform corrective action plans

    + Serve as the primary point of contact between the LASSO II laboratory groups and NASA Quality and customer audit teams

    + Investigate and resolve compliance issues in coordination with NASA, government agencies, and project teams

    + Partner with laboratory operations to maintain compliance with customer, NASA, and company quality standards

    + Collaborate across multiple disciplines to ensure safe and efficient operations in high-consequence environments

    + Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement in support of space exploration missions

    + Assist the safety team in conducting site safety, health, and quality assessments across operational and research programs

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