Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer II
About The Position
Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future. All Quality Engineers are expected to provide support and data to various process owners to facilitate continuous improvement initiatives, interface with technical engineering disciplines and manufacturing technicians, assess risk for their assigned areas and mitigate it as appropriate, participate in root cause and corrective action activities, and champion quality throughout the organization.
Requirements
- BS/BA in a technical Preference given to Industrial Engineering, engineering, or statistics
- 2+ years experience in Quality Engineering and/or related technical role(s)
- Experience with ERP and PLM systems with a good understanding of procurement
- Familiarity with electronics and mechanical hardware assurance methods and tools (inspection, test, analysis)
- Experience with manufacturing (quality, engineering, measurement, and/or support) is required.
- Working understanding of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.)
- Previous experience with corrective actions, supplier engagement, and 3rd party audit support.
Nice To Haves
- ASQ Certified Auditor, Quality Engineer, Certified Six Sigma Greenbelt/Blackbelt, and/or AS9100 Lead Auditor highly desired
- Familiarity with electronic and mechanical components is a plus.
- Experience with spaceflight hardware and systems is a plus.
- Experience with IPC-600, 610, & 620 and J-STD-001 PWA and PWB requirements is preferred but not required.
- Experience with ASME Y14.5 GDT is a plus.
- Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Responsibilities
- Build supplier relationships, reduce supplier caused defects, and minimize waste
- Take lead role in supplier qualification activities
- Work with the appropriate departments to process the return of non-conforming material back to suppliers
- Close supplier non-conformances documenting cause and corrective action
- Participate in supplier procurement status calls with purchasing, addressing or escalating technical issues to engineering
- Aid in supplier development by performing supplier audits and capability assessments
- Assess new suppliers, re-assess current suppliers
- Communicate with suppliers on all quality related items, including the assignment and receipt of SCARs
- Evaluate SCAR responses and coach suppliers on RCCA activities.
- Develop and maintain supplier scorecard rating system
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date
- Life insurance
- 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
- Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
