Supplier Quality Engineer - Travel Position

About the role

Coordinate and perform in-house supplier Quality Assurance functions including quality inspections, audits, evaluations, reviews, and QA process improvements in accordance with AS9100D & ISO 9001 quality standards. Review and maintain QA processes, work instructions, quality records, and source inspection instructions. Establish and maintain artifacts for established Supplier Quality Assurance processes. Review and inspect product on-site and at suppliers' facilities. Work with functional departments to coordinate quality assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform source inspections at supplier sites, first articles, and process verifications as outlined by AS9102 and applicable company and industry standards.
• Provide internal and supplier support for root cause and corrective/preventive actions tied to Supplier Corrective Action Requests.
• Support Supplier requests tied to program requirements, interface with customer needs and program management activities.
• Participate (as required) in supplier's failure/diagnosis and Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
• Provide technical liaison support related to quality engineering matters.
• Ensure supplier contract flow-down requirements are implemented and verified and interface with supplier on a daily basis.
• Perform quality audits at vendor sites.
• Proficient in the in-process/final inspection and evaluation of hardware and associated contract manufacturing processes, providing daily/weekly reports.
• Read and comprehend engineering drawings, specifications, technical documentation, and contracts.

Requirements

• Associate Degree required; Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent is desired.
• No less than 5 years QA Source/Final Inspection Experience in Contract Manufacturing.
• CCA Inspection experience in accordance with IPC-610, IPC-620 & J-STD-001 - Class 3, and knowledge of AS9100C processes.
• Predominance in production and inspection processes in contract assembly of circuit boards (PCB), electromechanical assemblies, harnesses & wiring, etc.
• Extensive experience in inspection or testing processes of electrical sub-assemblies, mechanical parts, and Build-To-Print (BTP) items.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, software & databases, and ERP system (Syteline preferred).
• Ability to work with others as part of a team assisting in the resolution of product and process quality issues.
• Effectively communicate with system engineers, manufacturing, procurement, contract specialists, production workers, customer users, and quality representatives.
• Ability to analyze problems and apply knowledge of quality and contract requirements, manufacturing processes, inspection concepts, and AQL acceptance criteria.
• Above-average written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret various forms of assembly documentation.
• High attention to detail and focus.
• Authorized to work in the US and eligible to obtain a passport and security clearance; must pass security background screening process.
• Willingness to work beyond regular work schedule to complete tasks.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.

Skills

• Defense industry experience (a plus).
• Internal Auditor Certification (a plus).
• Quality Certifications/ASQ Member (a plus).

Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, STD, LTD, GTL, and 401K.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and paid time off for eligible employees.

Schedule

• 9/80 work schedule or as assigned; schedule may fluctuate.
• 50% desk work, 50% walking and standing while interfacing with manufacturing and others.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.