Chandler Bryant
Cullman,AL
Summary
Quality Engineer supporting NASA human spaceflight programs with responsibility for flight-critical propulsion systems supporting the Artemis program. Experience leading quality oversight activities across hardware development, manufacturing, testing, acceptance, and integration for complex aerospace systems. Certified AS9100/ISO 9001 Internal Auditor with expertise in supplier quality assurance, nonconformance resolution, corrective action management, risk assessment, hardware acceptance reviews, and compliance with NASA Safety & Mission Assurance (S&MA) requirements. Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and program stakeholders to ensure quality, compliance, and mission success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Engineer
Bastion Technologies
05.2024 - Current
- Serve as Quality Engineer responsible for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Main Propulsion System (MPS) and Reaction Control System (RCS), providing quality oversight for flight-critical propulsion hardware supporting NASA's Artemis missions.
- Support Hardware Acceptance Reviews (HARs) for propulsion components through detailed evaluation of Acceptance Data Packages (ADPs), material certifications, inspection records, and manufacturing documentation supporting the Core Stage and EUS.
- Act as the primary interface with NASA Propulsion Engineering to verify hardware compliance across design, manufacturing, testing, acceptance, and integration activities.
- Review and approve supplier documentation, test plans, manufacturing processes, and quality records in accordance with NASA S&MA requirements and AS9100/ISO 9001 standards.
- Participate in Material Review Boards (MRBs) to evaluate nonconformances, assess risk, support disposition decisions, and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
- Identified quality management system deficiencies related to nonconformance traceability and initiated corrective action requests to improve documentation controls, strengthen process compliance, and reduce quality risk.
- Interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, verification requirements, and manufacturing documentation for aerospace flight hardware.
- Support flight hardware development throughout the full product lifecycle, from design and manufacturing through acceptance, delivery, and integration.
- Prepare and consolidate monthly quality reports for management, highlighting key accomplishments, supplier performance, program risks, and significant quality activities.
- Traveled to supplier facilities to support accelerated production schedules by providing real-time quality guidance and serving as Material Review Board Authority.
Junior Quality Assurance Specialist
Bastion Technologies
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Supported NASA's Liquid Engines Office (LEO) in quality assurance activities for propulsion systems, including RS-25 and RL10 engines.
- Evaluated Risk-Based Assessments (RBAs), Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), and Unsatisfactory Condition Reports (UCRs) to identify quality risks and support corrective action implementation.
- Reviewed technical documentation, supplier deliverables, contracts, and engineering requirements to verify compliance with program, safety, and quality requirements.
- Supported propulsion system testing, certification, and verification activities, including the RS-25 Restart Engine test series.
- Assisted in the evaluation of additive manufacturing processes and associated quality considerations for aerospace applications.
- Collaborated with engineering, quality, and supplier organizations to support issue resolution and hardware certification efforts.
Preload Associate
United Parcel Service (UPS)
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Optimized package loading and organization to support efficient delivery operations.
- Worked in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while meeting demanding operational schedules and performance objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-2024
Associate Degree - Pre-Engineering
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL08-2021
Skills
- AS9100 & ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- Internal Auditing
- Supplier Quality Engineering
- Nonconformance Management
- Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Root Cause Analysis
- Material Review Boards (MRB)
- Hardware Acceptance Reviews (HAR)
- Acceptance Data Package (ADP) Review
- Risk Assessment & Risk Mitigation
- Flight Hardware Verification
- Technical Documentation Review
- Engineering Drawing Interpretation
- Aerospace Manufacturing Quality
- NASA S&MA Compliance
- Propulsion Systems Quality Assurance
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Certification
- AS9100 / ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Certification
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam – Passed
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Bastion Technologies
05.2024 - Current
Junior Quality Assurance Specialist
Bastion Technologies
08.2022 - 05.2024
Preload Associate
United Parcel Service (UPS)
05.2019 - 04.2021
Associate Degree - Pre-Engineering
Calhoun Community College
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Auburn University