Supplier Quality Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA•Carson, CA

5d•$115,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Supplier Quality Engineer ONSITE in Carson, CA Objective The objective of this mission is to secure the production and delivery of conforming Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) from a strategic supplier through on-site manufacturing and quality surveillance. The mission shall ensure that production is executed according to plan, manufacturing and quality processes remain under control, risks are proactively identified and mitigated, and products are delivered on time, in the required quantities, and in full compliance with technical and quality requirements. Scope of the Mission The mission shall include, at a minimum, the following activities: Production Surveillance Monitor production planning and execution against agreed priorities and delivery commitments. Identify manufacturing constraints, material shortages, and production risks. Follow up on production recovery plans and ensure timely implementation of agreed actions. Escalate issues that could impact production or delivery performance. Quality Surveillance Monitor incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities. Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, manufacturing processes, and applicable quality requirements. Ensure effective control of non-conforming products, rework, and corrective actions. Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of containment and permanent corrective actions. Supplier Performance Management Conduct regular operational reviews with supplier management. Monitor production, delivery, and quality performance. Identify operational risks and drive mitigation actions. Coordinate with our Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure timely resolution of technical and operational issues. Reporting The mission shall include: Weekly progress reports summarizing production status, delivery performance, quality issues, risks, and action plans. Immediate escalation of any issue that may impact product conformity, production continuity, or delivery commitments Deliverables The mission shall provide: Weekly status report. Open action tracker. Risk and recovery plan follow-up. Quality issue log. Recommendations to improve supplier performance and ensure sustainable process control.

Requirements

Minimum five years of experience in PCB/PCBA manufacturing, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering.
Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes and quality management systems.
Experience in supplier development, manufacturing surveillance, or industrial performance improvement.
Knowledge of IPC standards and AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems.
Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Root Cause Analysis, etc.).
Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work autonomously at the supplier's facility and interact effectively with both supplier and customer management.

Responsibilities

Monitor production planning and execution against agreed priorities and delivery commitments.
Identify manufacturing constraints, material shortages, and production risks.
Follow up on production recovery plans and ensure timely implementation of agreed actions.
Escalate issues that could impact production or delivery performance.
Monitor incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, manufacturing processes, and applicable quality requirements.
Ensure effective control of non-conforming products, rework, and corrective actions.
Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of containment and permanent corrective actions.
Conduct regular operational reviews with supplier management.
Monitor production, delivery, and quality performance.
Identify operational risks and drive mitigation actions.
Coordinate with our Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure timely resolution of technical and operational issues.
Provide weekly progress reports summarizing production status, delivery performance, quality issues, risks, and action plans.
Provide immediate escalation of any issue that may impact product conformity, production continuity, or delivery commitments.
Provide weekly status report.
Provide open action tracker.
Provide risk and recovery plan follow-up.
Provide quality issue log.
Provide recommendations to improve supplier performance and ensure sustainable process control.