Supplier Quality Engineer II/Senior - Mechanical

Rocket Lab USA•Long Beach, CA

68d•Onsite

About The Position

Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Supplier Quality Engineer II/Senior - Mechanical is responsible for ensuring the quality requirements for procured parts (mechanical components), services & processes are achieved. Working as a liaison between our internal customers and suppliers you are a critical conduit for translating technical requirements into easy and clear specifications that suppliers can achieve. Your exceptional communication and negotiation skills will encourage suppliers to strive for improvement, implement more robust quality processes and drive cost reduction, process efficiency whilst enabling smooth management of the sometimes-conflicting priorities between customers & suppliers. The role will also include creation of non-conformance reports, performing supplier audits, managing supplier concessions, and identifying opportunities for improvement to reduce risk, cost, or lead time to Rocket Lab. (This position can be hired as a Supplier Quality Engineer II or Senior Supplier Quality Engineer Level)

Requirements

Minimum 2 years' experience working in a regulated industry Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, Industrial, or similar
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering; or other engineering degree
Previous experience in a supplier quality role
Experience with GD&T and drawing interpretation

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Composites Manufacturing such as proper material handling, layup, curing, and bonding processes.
Exposure to regulatory standards such as AS9100, IS09001, ISO13485, IATF 16949
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge
Fabrication, CNC, and 3D printing knowledge
Experience developing KPI's for performance reporting
Practical experience leading and investigating quality related issues
Experience with Root cause Investigations, Practical Problem solving, 8D's, 5 Why's, Fishbone diagrams, Ishikawa and/or similar problem-solving tools
Experience leading and managing projects
Experience successfully developing and introducing new products to production
Experience with a wide range of specialized technical manufacturing processes
Lean/six sigma experience
NPI/APQP/PPAP experience
Understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Gauge R&R

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies for inspecting large, complex machined components that are challenging to measure due to size, geometry, and tolerances.
Utilize advanced measurement techniques, including CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines), laser trackers, and other precision tools, to verify component quality.
Collaborate with design and engineering teams to address manufacturability challenges and tolerance stack-ups.
Establish fundamental Supplier Quality systems and processes to drive the business forward
Generate metrics and tools to enhance visibility of supplier performance
Continuous improvement of purchased product quality
Performing on site and remote supplier audits
Creation of internal and external quality control plans
Creation of Non-Conformance reports and CAPA management
Drive to understand root causes and ensure implementation of corrective actions
Deploying PFMEA tools, techniques & training to support targeted improvement actions
Support suppliers with scaling up their production processes to achieve the future quality cost and delivery targets
Follow-up & verify corrective action implementations and audit findings
Strong focus on quality improvement at source and driving cost reduction opportunities
Working with suppliers to introduce new products into production (NPI, APQP, PPAP)
Liaise between suppliers, development, production, and senior management
Ensure health and safety policies and standard operating procedures are followed at both Rocket Lab and supplier sites

Benefits

Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

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