Safety and Product Assurance Manager (S&PA)

Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies.  We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems.  Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Space Flight Systems Development and Operations Contract (SpaceDOC III) contract located at NASA's Glenn Research Center.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The S&PA, reports to the PM with direct report to SLI’s Corporate Safety & Mission Assurance Director and authority to stop work and report quality or safety concerns directly to SLI Corporate. Coordinates with the DPM to provide quality, safety, and product assurance personnel within the departments to support projects; oversees those personnel. The S&PA reviews space flight hardware (SFHW) product outputs and is responsible for internal auditing of product and processes, workplace safety, and safety training. Monitors compliance with requirements/processes and audits for non-conforming products/engineering change processes. The S&PA oversees administration and safekeeping of quality records; monitors execution of activities in our Safety and Health Plan; and ensures compliance with safety engineering principles. Implements the preventive/corrective action program, oversees the continuous improvement program, and identifies safety and quality training needs. Develops quality program measurements and data metrics, acts as the Quality Assurance Engineering Manager when assigned to projects, and supervises Quality Control Engineers. The S&PA prepares Safety Data Packages for all flight HW, SW, and GSE project deliverables to the customer. The S&PA conducts the Configuration Verification Audits and brings industry best practices to CM and change management to be incorporated in to the SpaceDOC III QMS. 

• A working knowledge of local, state and federal government regulations is required.
• A B.S. degree in Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Science with a minimum of 10 years direct experience in the field of safety, health, environmental, and quality assurance.  An advanced degree in safety, physical sciences, and/or business management is a plus.
• Five years of management experience is preferred.
• Professional Certification requirements:  Current certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with the American Board of Certified Safety Professionals preferred.  Current certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) with the American Industrial Hygiene Association is a plus.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, make decisions, function with all levels of the organization, interpret and apply safety requirements, develop safety procedures and write reports, conduct safety audits, and maintain corrective action database. 
• Must have the ability to effectively work and communicate with the clients, management team, supervisors, and co-workers. 
• Must have the ability to develop and implement safety and quality programs and policies.
• Must be able to use office equipment such as computers, printers, calculators, and to be able to read and use blueprints. 
• Must be able to operate specialized survey instruments for noise and airborne contaminants.
• Aerospace research/development and NASA experience is a plus.
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