Senior Quality Engineer

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were a global close-knit community united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike enabling the coordination thats critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Job Description

Silvus Technologies

Silvus StreamCaster radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S. and Allied Nations Departments of Defense to International Federal State and Local Law Enforcement agencies all the way to the Superbowl Grammys and industry-leading drone robot and unmanned systems manufacturers.

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people doing very challenging work with the prime directive of Keeping Our Heroes Connected

Silvus rapid growth is fueled by a focus on research and innovation and a team of the most passionate skilled and creative thinking individuals. If you are looking for a challenging experience you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can be the next chapter of your career.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a full-time Senior Quality Engineer who will report to the Director of Quality. The successful individual in this role will serve as a senior engineering authority advancing the Quality Management System leading cross-functional improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with customer industry and regulatory requirements. This role represents the highest level of technical and quality expertise within the engineering ladder driving quality strategy mentoring engineers and building supplier and customer partnerships that safeguard product reliability and performance.

This position is fully onsite Monday through Friday at Silvus Technologies HQ in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead company-wide initiatives to strengthen the QMS including compliance with AS9100 ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements.

• Act as calibration program owner and authority for all metrology processes ensuring 100% compliance across equipment and test assets.

• Oversee the site ESD program as the senior authority developing policies auditing compliance and implementing best practices.

• Partner with senior engineering and product teams to integrate Design for Reliability Design for Manufacturability and Design for Test into new product introduction.

• Lead high-level root cause investigations leveraging advanced statistical methods FMEA and risk-based tools to implement sustainable corrective actions.

• Direct supplier quality management activities including supplier development audit planning and risk mitigation strategies.

• Represent Silvus during customer audits and technical reviews as a subject matter expert communicating quality performance and improvement plans.

• Develop advanced quality metrics and dashboards for executive review identifying leading indicators of risk and opportunities for improvement.

• Mentor Quality Engineers IIII developing technical and leadership skills across the quality team.

• Drive Lean/Six Sigma-based initiatives to reduce waste improve yield and optimize inspection/testing processes.

• Support corporate strategy by aligning quality initiatives with organizational goals for growth reliability and customer satisfaction.

• As necessary perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality or related technical discipline. Masters preferred.

• 8 years of progressively responsible experience in quality engineering manufacturing or related engineering field.

• Demonstrated leadership in calibration management ESD compliance and QMS ownership.

• Proven track record of leading internal and external audits with successful outcomes.

• Strong experience managing supplier quality including audits SCAR resolution and supplier development.

• Expert knowledge of ISO 9001 AS9100 and industry-specific quality requirements.

• Strong analytical skills including advanced statistical analysis and risk management.

• Excellent leadership and mentoring capabilities with ability to influence across departments and at the executive level.

• High-level communication and presentation skills for engagement with customers executives and regulatory bodies.

• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on technical leadership in a fast-paced high-reliability environment.

• NOTE - Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.

• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent advanced certification.

• Experience in aerospace defense or high-reliability electronics manufacturing.

• Prior customer-facing experience with defense primes or government quality organizations.

• IPC Certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office environment.

• Occasional exposure to heat cold and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to do the following:

  • Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs.

  • Walking/Moving in the labs.

CA Pay Range: $105000 - $115000/ annually

The pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data and will vary depending on the candidates experience and qualifications.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality or related technical discipline. Masters preferred.

• 8 years of progressively responsible experience in quality engineering manufacturing or related engineering field.

• Demonstrated leadership in calibration management ESD compliance and QMS ownership.

• Proven track record of leading internal and external audits with successful outcomes.

• Strong experience managing supplier quality including audits SCAR resolution and supplier development.

• Expert knowledge of ISO 9001 AS9100 and industry-specific quality requirements.

• Strong analytical skills including advanced statistical analysis and risk management.

• NOTE - Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.

• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

Travel Requirements

Relocation Provided

Position Type

Referral Payment Plan

Our :

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical Dental Visionbenefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• PaidParental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.

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