Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer

Ralliant•Hollister, CA

13h

About The Position

We are looking for a Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer to drive continuous process improvement in the manufacturing process. Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world. Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com. PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or in lieu of degree equivalent experience directly related to work environment may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
5-7 years’ experience in manufacturing environment with Bachelor’s degree.
Candidate must be proficient in Word, Excel, and statistical software.
Must have strong data analysis skills, including the ability to present the data in reports to support investigation conclusions.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Training and demonstrated competency with APQP tools (i.e., D/PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP).
Strong problem-solving skills to help drive use of the Fortive Business System (FBS) in operations and other departments.
Auditing experience including support of internal, customer, or registrar audits.
Candidate must be very high energy, and able to keep up with a fast-paced environment. The position requires the majority time to be spent working in the assembly area, with minimal time at a desk.
The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Electronics or Ordnance and use of energetic materials, powders/propellants is a strong plus
Experience with lean manufacturing including Six-Sigma or ASQ certification is a strong plus.
Electronics experience of IPC-610 and JSTD 001 certification preferred.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and coordinate all quality activities to assure optimum quality in all products manufactured and assembled within a work cell.
Coordinate all quality activities and work with design engineering, manufacturing, planning and other disciplines to ensure the quality of the product.
Investigate internal and external quality concerns, and lead cross functional teams to determine root cause, and implement permanent corrective actions.
Demonstrated ability in Corrective Action Problem Solving Process (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, etc.), Six Sigma methodologies and Lean principles.
Inspect and review a lot of paperwork for completeness and correctness.
Support Supplier Development Engineering when vendor hardware discrepancies are discovered.
Analyze work instructions and procedures for errors and potential failure points.
Find innovative ways to improve quality through new process controls and ensure sustainment following successful implementation.
Attend and participate in daily management meetings alongside program support teams.
Responsible for interfacing with the customer as necessary to complete the delivery order, including presentation of the lot data packages and FAI’s as necessary.