Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. They are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to drive product quality with the supply chain across the entire lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop new suppliers to ensure product and flow-down compliance with GA-ASI and customer requirements.
• Identify and drive supplier and product improvements based on supplier performance and product compliance metrics.
• Conduct comprehensive supplier audits and on-site inspections to evaluate manufacturing processes and adherence to quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Perform root cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, and fishbone diagrams to identify and address quality problems effectively.
• Identify and implement design or manufacturing changes to enhance quality, producibility, and cost efficiency.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality improvement projects to improve yield and reduce nonconformance.
• Support and approve First Article Inspections (FAIs).
• Perform on-site or virtual product verification activities (Source Inspection) to ensure product compliance prior to shipment.
• Provide technical support to receiving inspection personnel with the resolution of confirmed and suspected quality nonconformances.
• Serve as a technical quality liaison across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to resolve complex issues and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related discipline and five or more years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or three or more years with a master's degree.
• May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must be able to apply a basic understanding of inspection methods and have a basic knowledge of computer operations and applications.
• Must have the analytical ability required to develop solutions to routine and non-routine quality issues and the skills required to present those solutions to internal contacts.
• Must be detail-oriented to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents in support of company objectives.
• Must have good leadership skills to ensure project costs and schedules are maintained.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.