Supplier Quality Engineer
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Job Location:
Redondo Beach, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 105000 - 145000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
As a Supplier Quality Engineer at Impulse you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and performance of components and materials from our suppliers. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to uphold high standards throughout the product this role youll leverage your technical expertise and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement resolve quality issues and optimize supplier relationships.
Responsibilities
- Manage the issue ticket landscape related to vendor performance and prescribe specific actions to improve quality eliminate recurring non-conformances and mitigate supply chain risks
- Qualify parts and oversee the manufacturing process with vendors
- Review and assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems including new supplier onboarding and audit evaluations
- Own and manage non-conformances identified at vendors (Supplier Deviation Requests) and during production. Partner with vendors to implement new processes or actions that reduce recurring issues and mitigate supply chain risks
- Drive improvements in existing quality management processes while collaborating with vendors to enhance their performance
- Manage containment receiving and precision inspection non-conformances and develop resolutions for existing issues. Identify and implement improvements to reduce the overall issue ticket landscape
- Foster improvements within the supply base to create a more stable and reliable supply chain.
- Provide technical support onsite at suppliers to ensure part reliability
- Collaborate closely with Engineering Procurement and Production teams to ensure that high-quality parts and services meet all requirements
- Analyze quality metrics to identify trends and root causes of systemic issues
- Execute non-conformance management processes including SDR MRB RTV CAPA and Production Issue Ticket reviews
- Support containment actions related to non-conforming products including identifying product locations coordinating with Supply Chain Reliability Engineers to mitigate flight risks and conducting root cause analysis
Minimum Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in an engineering supply chain manufacturing or quality-related field and a Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain or a related discipline
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of component manufacturing processes quality standards and certifications (e.g. AS9100 ISO 9001)
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Ability to travel 25% of time
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 4 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or a similar role within the aerospace manufacturing or a related industry
- Strong understanding of quality management systems (QMS) supplier audits and non-conformance management processes (SDR MRB CAPA RTV)
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a proven track record of driving root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with suppliers
- Experience using quality management tools and software (e.g. Minitab SAP or similar ERP systems)
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel Power BI or other analytics platforms
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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