Supplier Quality Engineer I (UAV, Robotics)

Overview:

Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident

100% on site in Thousand Oaks Area

W2 with full benefits

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Summary

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.

Responsibilities:

• Performs Quality and Process audits at suppliers to ensure quality systems and manufacturing processes are aligned with requirements for procured material
• Participates in drawing reviews to ensure suppliers are provided know-how and understand requirements to assure successful product realization
• 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
• Learns to apply professional concepts and applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues
• Works on problems of limited scope, but demonstrates initiative in learning new skills and researching ways to work efficiently and streamline processes
• Receives detailed instructions on assignments and scope of project work, while seeking guidance from fellow Supplier Quality Engineers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
• 0 - 2 years of equivalent experience in a progressive technical capacity in engineering in a manufacturing environment is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Basic 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

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline is preferred
• 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

• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
• Regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

EEO/AA/MFDV

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