Associate Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently looking for an Associate Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support one of our aerospace partners on-site in Midland, TX. The Associate Engineer will be will be part of a high-growth initiative to scale production of a next-generation satellite constellation, with a target of six satellites per month by late 2025. This individual will play a key role in ensuring mission-critical quality and reliability in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. 

This job opens for applications on 7/15/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Responsibilities for the Associate Engineer include:

• Evaluate new product designs for manufacturability and quality compliance, providing feedback to engineering teams.
• Develop and implement quality control processes to meet safety, performance, and mission assurance standards.
• Conduct quality validation studies and analyze defects to drive continuous improvement.
• Support process design efforts, including tooling and fixture development, with a focus on quality metrics.
• Perform inspections and audits, identify nonconformances, and lead root cause and corrective action efforts.
• Collaborate with production teams to embed quality checks into workflows using Six Sigma principles.
• Contribute to safety and quality initiatives aligned with aerospace standards (e.g., NASA-STD-6016, ECSS).
• Document findings and support mission assurance reporting for launch readiness.

Qualifications for the Associate Engineer include:

• 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality engineering role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering—or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor) and basic inspection equipment (e.g., calipers, CMM).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and pass a background check.

Compensation for the Principal Engineer – RAN include:

• Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 *depending on experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays

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