Supplier Quality Engineer

Ralliant•Hollister, CA

40d•$100,000 - $186,000

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) leads supplier compliance activities for PacSci. The role requires quickly analyzing root-cause failure modes and using standard root-cause and corrective-action tools to document and eliminate them, preventing recurrence. The SQE influences and motivates internal and external owners to take responsibility for resolving supplier issues and works closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Development, Strategic Sourcing, Quality Inspection, and Purchasing. Supplier activities include supplier evaluations and risk assessments, process audits, process control and improvement, supplier feedback, PPAPs, supplier monitoring and scorecards, and supplier change requests (VIR). The SQE also develops program quality metrics and reports, supports supplier development and nonconformance investigations, contributes supplier product and process expertise, collaborates on Inspection Plans and Reports, and participates in Failure Review Board activities. The role includes attending start-of-shift meetings in supported areas, in-person daily management meetings, and required in-person training. Travel may be needed to resolve supplier issues, and the position requires working safely in work environments outside PacSci EMC. The position is eligible for a bonus as part of the total compensation package. The stated salary range is 100,000–186,000 in local currency. The essential duties require compliance with U.S. Government export-control regulations. Candidates must be U.S. Persons or be prepared to collaborate with the company to secure the necessary government export authorizations; ongoing employment depends on obtaining appropriate authorizations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a QMS-controlled production environment; the posting states a minimum experience range of 5–10 years.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical software.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of PFMEAs, control builds, and SPC.
Hands-on use of 8D, Ishikawa templates, 3D, and 5-Whys tools.
Experience training Operators and QE/CQE/SQE personnel.
Ability to independently assess supplier issues and develop action plans proportionate to business impact.
Ability to travel as needed to resolve supplier issues.
Ability to work safely in work environments outside PacSci EMC.
Candidates must be U.S. Persons or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing necessary U.S. government export authorizations; ongoing employment is dependent on obtaining appropriate authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering is preferred; non-degreed applicants may be considered case by case based on related work experience.
ASQ certification.
Lead Auditor certification.
Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process.
Experience in ordnance and use of energetic materials, powders, or propellants.

Responsibilities

Lead evaluations of new and current suppliers and own compliance pass/fail/improve assessments.
Generate program quality metrics, including PPM, nonconformances, and SCARs.
Perform and teach corrective-action problem-solving processes, including 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone, as well as Six Sigma methodologies and Lean principles.
Identify the data needed to support value-adding business decisions.
Prepare quality reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and making recommendations.
Participate in Failure Review Board activities.
Support Supplier Development Engineering when vendor hardware or component discrepancies are discovered.
Attend start-of-shift meetings in supported areas, in-person daily management meetings, and required in-person training sessions.
Contribute to nonconformance investigations and provide subject-matter expertise on suppliers’ products and processes.
Collaborate on Inspection Plans and Reports (IP&Rs).
Perform supplier evaluations, risk assessments, process audits, process control and improvement, supplier feedback, PPAPs, monitoring, scorecards and related actions, and supplier change requests (VIR).
Travel as needed to resolve supplier issues and work safely in environments outside PacSci EMC.