Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

8+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering
In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, NASA quality standards)
Technical and experiential knowledge of manufacturing processes and standards necessary to manufacturing and validate space quality hardware
In-depth knowledge of configuration management, manufacturing methods, and process quality controls

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve supplier quality, sustaining a culture of problem solving and continuous improvement
Collaborate with the quality team to achieve goals and objectives aligned with company priorities
Conduct supplier evaluations, issues corrective actions, and support development of key suppliers
Confirm supplier compliance with industry standards, such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and NASA quality requirements
Analyze defect data and metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement among suppliers
Collaborate with cross functional and external stakeholders to lead problem solving of supplier quality issues and validate corrective actions
Lead containment activities for supplier related quality spills and improve efficiency of screening defects

Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance methods
Strong knowledge of enterprise applications (i.e., PLM, ERP, MES) and proficient in data analysis
Self-starter that has demonstrated the ability to define and own a process from scratch and roll out that process through adept communication to a diverse team
Experience with New Product Development and PPAP implementation