Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join a National Defense Contract in Midland, TX through 100% on site presence. The Associate Manufacturing Quality Engineer will help build the world’s first space-based cellular broadband network, by validating designs, squashing defects, and leading quality innovation. This is a fast-paced, high impact role blending aerospace innovation with Six Sigma quality engineering on a mission to bring broadband connectivity from orbit.

Responsibilities of the Micro Integration Engineer include:

• Assess Manufacturability: evaluate new product designs (especially for satellites) and offer input to R&D/Product Engineering teams
• Develop Production Processes: Create safe, cost-efficient, and high-quality manufacturing methods, layouts, tooling, and workflows
• Quality Validation: conduct proof-of-concept studies, defect analysis, and root cause investigations to ensure mission reliability
• Process Improvement: apply Six Sigma and lean methodologies to continually optimize manufacturing quality and efficiency
• Compliance & Audits: lead quality inspections and ensure products meet aerospace standards like NASA-STD-6106 and ECSS
• Collaboration & Documentation: work with manufacturing teams to integrate quality checks, document processes, and support mission assurance reporting
• Shift Flexibility: rotate between 1st & 2nd shift (including long hours) to support high-throughput satellite production

Qualifications of the Micro Integration Engineer include:

• 0-3 years of experience manufacturing or quality engineering
• Ideally in aerospace or automotive environments
• Proficient with CAD software, such as AutoCAD or Inventor
• Familiar with quality tools and methodologies, including root cause analysis, process validation, pFEMA, and Six Sigma principles
• Understand statistical process control (SPC) and defect analysis in high-volume or precision manufacturing settings
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards (NASA-STD-6016, ECSS) and technical documentation practices
• Strong written & verbal communication skills for reporting, audits, and interdepartmental collaboration
• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident willing to work on site in Midland, TX on rotating shifts

Compensation for the Micro Integration Engineer includes:

• Salary Range: $80,000-85,000 depending on experience
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by law

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• Assess Manufacturability: evaluate new product designs (especially for satellites) and offer input to R&D/Product Engineering teams
• Develop Production Processes: Create safe, cost-efficient, and high-quality manufacturing methods, layouts, tooling, and workflows
• Quality Validation: conduct proof-of-concept studies, defect analysis, and root cause investigations to ensure mission reliability
• Process Improvement: apply Six Sigma and lean methodologies to continually optimize manufacturing quality and efficiency
• Compliance & Audits: lead quality inspections and ensure products meet aerospace standards like NASA-STD-6106 and ECSS
• Collaboration & Documentation: work with manufacturing teams to integrate quality checks, document processes, and support mission assurance reporting
• Shift Flexibility: rotate between 1st & 2nd shift (including long hours) to support high-throughput satellite productio