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Castelion · 21 hours ago

Senior Build Reliability Engineer

Torrance, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production, focusing on short, iterative design cycles and rapid testing. The Senior Build Reliability Engineer will lead initiatives for continuous improvement in product reliability and quality, guiding teams in reliability assessments and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

AerospaceGovernmentManufacturingMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Andy R.

Responsibilities

Work closely with design, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure reliability and quality considerations are integrated into all phases of the product lifecycle

Participate in Design and Build Reviews to ensure design for manufacturability and inspectability

Reviews and approves Process Plans, specifications, and build documentation for completeness, accuracy, regulatory compliance, and quality objectives

Support the development and implementation of internal processes and manufacturing software to optimize production efficiency, product quality, and change control

Facilitate the engineering change control process (ECR/ECO) with a focus on traceability and impact alignment to maintain clean configuration genealogy

Ensure appropriate test validation methods and inspection techniques have been considered to validate design and manufacturing processes

Develop and implement Quality Control Processes, and Standards, and Planning, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards and regulations

Design or procures new measurement equipment as required to achieve required inspections with maximum efficiency

Validates measurement and tests methods using process capability and measurement systems analysis (MSA) statistical tools

Utilize reliability and quality data to generate reports, identify trends, and recommend improvements to enhance product and process reliability and performance

Uses data to make landscape transparent and drive project prioritization. Responsible for ensuring that issues related to product reliability are primary focus

Drives achievement of quality targets through a review hierarchy with appropriate levels of management

Utilize reliability and quality data to generate reports, identify trends, and recommend improvements to enhance product and process reliability and performance

Leverage tools like FMEA and statistical analysis to identify and prevent quality and reliability issues

Leads, facilitates, and participates in root cause investigations and ensure appropriate action to prevent recurrence

Support review of all nonconformance conditions for adequate resolution and rationale prior to closure

Lead containment functions to include impact and risk analysis

Oversee control of all non-conforming hardware

Support efforts to implement and adhere to Quality Management System policies and other regulatory requirements

Facilitate creation of training plans and materials for technician and inspector competency

Develop training materials and provide support to end-users to ensure effective utilization of manufacturing and management system software

Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product reliability and risk mitigation

Qualification

Reliability EngineeringQuality EngineeringManufacturing SoftwareStatistical AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisLean PrinciplesCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Minimum 4+ years in reliability and/or quality engineering role

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Experience in aerospace or defense/government programs is highly desirable

Experience with implementation and enhancement of Manufacturing Enterprise Software

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of implementing effective solutions to complex reliability and quality challenges

Experience supporting diverse, high volume, production teams during production ramp-up

Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Metrology, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, and various problem-solving approaches

Dedicated to adopting a Lean approach to quality without compromising safety or reliability