Supplier Quality Control Specialist

Air Liquide•Santa Ana, CA

10d•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Control Specialist performs supplier quality control (SQC) activities, maintains technical competencies, and supports standard quality processes across the organization. The role verifies that purchased equipment conforms to purchase orders, applicable rules and codes, specifications, and Air Liquide quality expectations, helping manage risk and ensure suppliers provide goods and services that meet customer needs. The position supports projects and works with internal peers and third-party inspection agencies. It requires substantial domestic travel, with some international travel, based on project needs and potentially on short notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; a bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is acceptable.
At least 7 years of experience with critical machining components and/or aerospace.
Extensive knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and drawing interpretation.
Knowledge of basic RCA and FMEA tools.
Knowledge of Gauge R&R and CMM measurement.
Proficiency in fabrication processes.
Proficiency in non-destructive examination (NDE).
Proficiency in materials and welding.
Practicing knowledge of U.S. statutory and regulatory rules.
Fluent English.
Mastery of Google Workspace, including Docs, Sheets, Gmail, and Google Drive.
Practicing knowledge of SAP, SRM tools, and nonconformity management.
Valid U.S. employment authorization; candidates must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to travel domestically 80–90% and internationally approximately 5–10% of the time, or as project needs require, potentially on short notice.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned SQC activities on projects.
Perform inspections based on approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), including critical-to-quality (CTQ) parameters.
Verify purchased components conform to requirements to help avoid incoming inspection rejections.
Collaborate with third-party agencies and Air Liquide Turbo peers to support SQC activities.
Support projects with manufacturing, control, and certification issues.
Participate in process, standards, and capitalization improvements.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for major quality issues and determine corrective and preventive actions.
Coordinate inspection resources, including agencies and internal resources.
Perform other tasks as assigned.