SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER II

About the role

The Marvin Group is a strategic partner for global alternate mission equipment and sustainment. The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor, develops and manufactures various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group includes Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS), and Marvin Land Systems (MLS).

Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

• Evaluates suppliers based on their ability to supply product in accordance with MEC, MLS, and customer requirements.
• Eliminates the impact of vendor-caused defects to Marvin Engineering and production through supplier management, rapid defect containment, resolution, and corrective action.
• Provides guidance to Supply Chain and other internal functions in applying quality system requirements.
• Trains suppliers and other MEC personnel on specifications and requirements for suppliers.
• Maintains and analyzes supplier score cards and raw data to inform decisions based on data-driven metrics.
• Generates weekly metrics to understand trends and performance of suppliers.
• Issues Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) or Supplier Notifications (SN).
• Manages Approved Supplier List (ASL) per MEC policies and procedures.
• Improves supplier quality performance via implementation of get-well plans, milestones, etc.
• Attends daily Receiving Inspection huddles and/or shop floor meetings as requested.
• Prepares detailed trip reports to document site visits, audit findings, and observations.
• Conducts supplier quality system audits/surveys as required or requested.
• Ensures counterfeit part avoidance and application of the Government/Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) alert system with suppliers.
• Communicates quality issues to suppliers as needed and helps develop corrective actions.
• Affirms supplier capabilities through technical discussions and quality system assessments.
• Conducts supplier site visits to deliver score cards, provide RCCA training, assist with the SCAR process, etc.
• Builds relationships with cross-functional groups to identify, reduce, and ultimately eliminate impact from vendor defects.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher required (preferably in Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain)
• 3 – 8 years of experience, preferably in the aerospace and defense industry
• Understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Knowledge of industry specifications and standards (e.g., AS9100, ANSI, ASME)
• Knowledge of government and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of a variety of manufacturing processes
• Proficient in the use of MS Office; with emphasis on Excel manipulation of data and metrics
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated
• Able to work in a team environment and possess good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Quality Engineering tools (e.g., Cause Map, 5-Why) preferred
• PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE OF FULL-SIZE DETECTION ASSEMBLY (FSDA) AND DIGITAL PRODUCT DEFINITION (DPD)
• PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE OF INSPECTION METHODS
• Technical writing skills preferred
• Leverage and/or Green Belt certification is a big plus
• CSQP or CQE certification is a big plus
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs
• Familiarity with SAP is a big plus

Work Environment

A fast-paced office environment, exposed to a variety of office and manufacturing environments, with moderate noise levels.

SALARY RANGE

Base Salary Range (Inglewood only): $95,000 to $120,000

Travel Requirements

This position will require approximately 10 - 30% travel (out to suppliers).