Supplier Quality Engineer III

AeroVironment • Petaluma, CA

4h • $89,630 - $127,050

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) III interfaces with development and supplier engineering to provide materials and components for company product manufacturing. Communicates product specifications to suppliers and assesses supplier's ability to meet engineering and quality requirements. Evaluates suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation. Qualifies suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness. Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolves supplier-related problems as they occur. Develops and prioritizes an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 5 - 8 years of equivalent experience in a progressive technical capacity in engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of PPAP, APQP, SPC, quality systems AS9100, including supplier audit and evaluation techniques
• Demonstrates strong proficiency using MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel) and the ability to lead effective meetings
• ITAR Requirement: T his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates analytical approach to problem solving and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment as well as effective time management, interpersonal and communication skills
• Works well with others and consistently demonstrates teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
• Shares ideas and knowledge with others
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Responsibilities

• Performs Quality and Process audits at suppliers to ensure quality systems and manufacturing processes are aligned with requirements for procured material
• Serves as lead approver and developer for Supplier Quality plans
• Participates in drawing reviews to ensure suppliers are provided know-how and understand requirements to assure successful product realization
• Participate in developing and/or review of PFMEA's, control plans, inspection plans and test plans to ensure adequate controls on production are in place to ensure seamless integration of purchased products into production
• Works as a member of team to realize cost reductions, product introductions and quality improvements
• Consistently demonstrates knowledge of the use of quality improvements methodology such as SPC, Six Sigma, Poka-yoke, lean manufacturing and is skilled at reading and understanding engineering drawings/specifications and GD&T
• Participates in Product Readiness Reviews (PRR), coordinates Final Inspection (sell-off) activities and functions as primary interface for DCMA/internal auditing
• Demonstrates concise, clear and effective written & verbal communication skills to a diverse audience, including appropriate and professional interaction with external customers
• Demonstrates a full understanding of Supplier Quality Engineering and resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways while applying company policies and procedures
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Receives little instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments.
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees