Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer- Mechanicals
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Job Location:
Englewood, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that SEAKRs supply chain is consistently able to provide high-quality reliable components for aerospace applications. This person audits supplier quality management systems performs source inspections and tracks supplier performance. The SQE plays a critical role in SEAKRs Supply Chain department ensuring that flowed-down component requirements are properly executed and resolving supplier quality issues. The SQE reports to the Manager of Supplier Quality Engineering.
IN THIS POSITION YOU WILL
- Support procurement program management manufacturing and engineering with all supplier quality related activities.
- Perform quality system evaluations of new and ongoing suppliers.
- Perform supplier surveillance during fabrication of flight articles to assure compliance with requirements.
- Draft and maintain electronic records of supplier surveillance and evaluation reports in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
- Create/maintain supplier approval rating and records including survey records and Quality Management Systems (QMS) certifications in ERP system.
- Perform a review and approval of purchase orders of flight hardware.
- Identify and mitigate supplier-born risks.
- Analyze supplier defect trends and lead continuous improvement projects.
- Support Receiving Inspection with non-conformance evaluations and Material Review Board (MRB) and Waiver dispositions.
- Communicate non-conformances to supplier and request track and help implement corrective/preventive action where necessary.
- Review Mechanical drawings and provide feedback to the Engineering support teams as needed.
- Work with procurement to vet and onboard new suppliers.
Qualifications :
REQUIRED SKILLS EXPERIENCE & QUALITIES
- Capable of working independently remotely or onsite.
- (Min) Bachelors degree in a technical field preferably with Mechanical experience
- 5-10 Years of experience in product assurance and quality systems including exposure to ISO9001/AS9100.
- Able to travel (15% typical up to 30% of time per month) to perform supplier surveys audits assessments and inspections.
- Industry experience in mechanical assemblies/manufacturing.
- Strong communication skills to interface effectively with internal customers and external suppliers on quality and quality control issues.
- Technical aptitude with strong analytical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation such as drawing dimensions and mechanical inspection methods/reports
- Ability to successfully operate as part of a multi-functional team including engineering program management supply chain and manufacturing.
- Ability to accept direction from immediate supervisor as well as company officers.
- Background in performing root cause analysis (5 Whys 8D) and identifying solutions to complex problems.
- Exhibits a professional demeanor at all times; grounded and professionally confident
- Knowledge of quality systems and supply chain quality functions and documentation.
- Effective time management and skillfulness at task prioritization.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
DESIRED SKILLS EXPERIENCE & QUALITIES
- 5 years of experience in machine shop/mechanical manufacturing processes specifically involving strengthening processes that will reduce defects reduce receiving inspections and reduce company risk.
- Experience improving supplier performance through metrics.
- Quality Auditor Inspector or Engineering Certification (CQE) from American Society for Quality (ASQ).
- Experience leading process improvement projects.
- Certification/training in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Familiarity and experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
- Certification/training to requirements for electronic assemblies such as J-STD-001 IPC-HDBK-001 Nasa Workmanship (NASASTD-8739.6) or similar.
- Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Additional Information :
Compensation: Base pay range is $ depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical dental and vision insurance plans along with a generous 401(k) retirement addition to base salary employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave such as vacation sick bereavement and FMLA.
SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
US Citizenship Required
Applications will be accepted until 3/27/26
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.
