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We are building a fleet of dual-use multipurpose robotic space vehicles to create the future where maneuvering, upgrading, refueling, resupply and exploration are as routine as they are on Earth. Getting to space and overcoming the gravity well is only half the story. What you do there is the future. We are not building the trains. We are building the machines that lay down the tracks. By developing the foundational capabilities that make sustained, responsive operations possible, we enable a new era of space exploration that strengthens national security and ensures freedom of action in an increasingly contested domain.\nKatalyst Culture:\nWorking at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding. You’ll take real ownership and see your work move from concept to operations in an environment where the problems are hard and the impact is real. We value humility, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way, even when it’s harder. 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Oh, and we're dog friendly! \nBenefits:\nStock options & equity\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage\n401(k)\nUnlimited PTO\nCatered lunches\nWhat You'll Do:\nEstablish, implement, and maintain quality management system procedures and processes.\nProvide management system training and guidance to Katalyst internal stakeholders to build, implement and improve policies and procedures.\nResolve hardware and process nonconformances by leading investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions that prevent recurrence.\nBuild and maintain a supplier quality dashboard to track performance metrics, audit results, nonconformances, and corrective actions.\nEstablish and maintain a formal calibration system to track all measurement and test equipment, ensure timely calibration, maintain traceable records, and manage third-party calibration providers.\nLead process improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve yield, and increase production efficiency.\nDevelop and deliver quality management training, reinforce process discipline, and drive corrective action when procedures are not followed.\nWork with procurement and engineering teams to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined and executed.\nWhat We're Looking For:\nYou have acute attention to detail.\nYou are highly disciplined and process-oriented while focused on improving and building systems that make sense as opposed to blindly following flawed processes.\nYou are experienced managing stakeholders, holding internal team and suppliers accountable\nYou have a high sense of ownership, and enjoy seeing issues through to resolution and ensuring corrective actions are implemented\nYour Ideal Background\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or other technical field required\n3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or hardware quality environment\nExperience working with a structured Quality Management System\nExperience investigating and resolving nonconformances\nExperience working with suppliers and managing quality-related issues\nAnticipated salary range for this role is $110,000 - $145,000\nBase salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Katalyst. You will also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of the Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan, as well as a relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, and unlimited Paid Time Off.\nAt Katalyst our work on projects involving the U.S. Department of Defense requires adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130, which requires compliance with U.S. export laws before allowing employees to perform certain positions. Currently, our available roles necessitate access to ITAR-controlled information, and as a result, Katalyst would have to ensure any non-US person is authorized access to ITAR information before the commencement of employment. 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