Quality Engineer

ABSL Space Products, a division of Ener Sys Advanced Systems, is the world’s leading manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for space applications. From our Longmont, CO facility, our team designs advanced lithium-ion battery systems to meet the extreme demands of space travel. Our batteries power cutting-edge spacecraft and launch vehicles, driving innovation in space exploration, scientific discovery, and beyond.

At ABSL, we maintain a tight-knit, collaborative culture where employees enjoy the small-company feel while benefiting from the resources and stability of Ener Sys, the global leader in stored energy solutions. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented individuals who share a passion for space and power technologies to join our dynamic team.

Certain positions at Ener Sys Advanced Systems require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other U.S. government security regulations. Candidates for these positions should be a “U.S. Person” under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a refugee/asylee) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.

• Generous Time Off – 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate
• Financial & Career Growth – Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k) Matching – 100% match at a 6% contribution level
• Flexible Schedule – 9/80 work schedule (9-hour days Monday–Friday, with every other Friday off – meaning a 3-day weekend every other week!)
• Innovative & Collaborative Culture – Be part of a smart, high-performing, and passionate team that values creativity, diverse backgrounds, and an inclusive environment
• Great Location – Our Longmont, CO office is conveniently located right off the Diagonal Highway

• Implement internal QMS within assigned programs.
• Act as a liaison with customer’s quality representative to support project communication on quality matters, including mandatory inspections.
• Work directly with internal project managers and customer’s quality representatives to resolve quality issues.
• Participate in design reviews and project milestone reviews.
• Review and approve project documentation for compliance with appropriate quality standards and practices. Includes, but not limited to:
  Drawings, Schematics, Manufacturing and Test travelers, Rework documentation.
• Participate in and prepare content for internal reviews that precede major phases of a project to ensure completion of documentation, availability of resources and checking of quality and safety standards.
• Lead and facilitate MRB Meetings, including publishing of notes, action items with owners, providing problem solving guidance, and coordinating corrective action activities as required by QMS procedures.
• Oversight of project documentation to ensure maintenance of configuration control.
• Control of supplier’s parts, materials and process selection on assigned programs to ensure compliance with appropriate quality standards and practices.
• Support 3rd party, customer and internal audits.
• Able to resolve problems with minimal input from others.
• Ownership, maintenance, reporting, and process improvement for assigned overhead QMS process (ex. Maintain Humidity/Temperature monitoring systems, department ESD coordinator, etc.).
• Back up quality inspection support for manufacturing and test processes.
• Participates in process CIP activities in key process areas.
• Perform internal audits.
• Perform supplier audits as required.
• Training of new Quality Inspectors or Quality Engineers to key processes.

• Certified to or ability to obtain the following, off-site, NASA/IPC certifications:
  • NASA 8739.1 NASA Conformal Coating & Staking (Polymerics Inspection)
  • IPC-620 w/ Space Addendum
  • IPC J-STD-001 w/Space Addendum
• Attention to detail and ability to manage conflict to follow issues through to conclusion.
• Excellent communication skills…