Quality Control Engineer L2

Rantec Power Systems Inc.•Los Osos, CA

26d•$87,500 - $113,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Engineer L2 provides quality control and quality engineering support throughout product realization, including requirements review and planning, design development, procurement, and production. The role supports material review disposition, communicates and ensures compliance with customer requirements from design through delivery, and represents Rantec in customer-facing quality assurance matters when needed. The position also mentors less experienced QA/QC Engineers and leads internal containment actions with support from the Quality Control Manager. The role performs audits, evaluates design outputs and configuration changes, supports design and production compliance, and makes decisions on product conformity. It participates in customer quality assessments and audits, supports the Quality Management System and its compliance with AS9100D, and leads or assists with continuous improvement, preventive action, and corrective action activities. The engineer leads in-process MRB meetings, supports ECN reviews, interfaces with government and customer source inspectors, trains quality personnel, and supports project teams addressing product failures and defect trends. This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, and services. Employment is contingent on compliance with ITAR regulations and obtaining and maintaining the necessary export authorization. The role works in a factory environment with moderate noise and chemical odors, and requires moving between sitting, standing, and walking, as well as lifting and handling materials. Flexible hours and/or different shifts may be required.

Requirements

BS degree in a technical field is desirable; 10 or more years of quality experience may be substituted for the degree.
At least 3 years of experience working in an organization certified to an AS9100 Quality Management System.
QC Engineer experience, preferably in an aerospace design and manufacturing environment.
Strong working knowledge of SPC tools.
Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical inspection requirements, including J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 workmanship standards.
Sound reasoning skills in risk assessment and ability to use root cause analysis techniques.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to multitask.
Dependable, assertive self-starter able to work across organizational functions and as part of a team.
Excellent knowledge and ability with Microsoft Office Professional, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to make well-reasoned decisions regarding acceptance or rejection of materials.
Must comply with ITAR regulations and successfully obtain and maintain necessary export authorization; access is restricted to U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and properly licensed foreign persons.
Ability to work in a factory environment with moderate noise and chemical odors.
Ability to move between sitting, standing, and walking.
Consistently lift and handle up to 10 pounds and periodically lift up to 25 pounds.
Close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to focus, with correction if needed, to perform hand soldering and wiring of assemblies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Knowledge of First Article Inspection in accordance with AS9102.

Responsibilities

Perform audits of specific areas, processes, and procedures, including internal QMS audits.
Evaluate design outputs and evaluate and approve configuration changes.
Provide technical and compliance support to design and production activities to meet customer requirements, and make decisions on product conformity.
Perform First Article Inspections when required.
Participate in and respond to customer quality assessments and audits.
Complete assigned training and train Quality personnel in topics such as ESD and FOD control and QMS procedures when called upon.
Assist in and lead continuous improvement efforts.
Review quality requirements in contracts, including for ECN signatures and new projects.
Perform other assigned QA department duties and support the Quality Control Manager as necessary.
Support ECN review, provide feedback, and sign acceptable changes.
Generate and issue Quality Alerts as necessary.
Interface with government and customer source inspectors and representatives; train less experienced QA Engineers in source inspection and assist QA activities as needed.
Lead in-process MRB meetings, including preparing agendas, checking product in and out of the NC-WIP cage, and submitting actions resulting from non-conforming product dispositions.
Support maintenance of the QMS and its compliance with AS9100D, and provide leadership on product matters as needed.
Generate MRRs for supplier-related issues not caught at receiving inspection.
Support and train quality inspectors.
Support project teams in resolving identified product failures and defect trends.
Perform preventive and corrective action activities, including containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
Work flexible hours and/or different shifts as required.
Work safely and professionally while adhering to Rantec and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, and state and federal regulations.
Arrive on time and work scheduled days to support team productivity and customer product schedules.