Staff Supplier Quality Engineer

Ralliant

Hollister, CA

On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced quality professionals who lead supplier compliance and mentor teams, with expertise in manufacturing and multi-commodity environments, and willingness to travel for on-site work.

Best fit for

Experienced quality professionals with a track record in mentoring and multi-commodity supplier management
— “Candidate must have demonstrated ability to mentor and train junior SQE’s”
Individuals who have led supplier evaluations and risk assessments in QMS-controlled environments
— “Lead new and current Supplier evaluations, owning a compliance pass/fail/improve assessment.”
Candidates with hands-on experience in corrective action and root cause analysis methodologies
— “Candidate must be able to quickly analyze root cause failure modes, develop and use standard RCCA tools”

Things to consider

Travel is a necessary commitment due to on-site supplier issue resolution requirements
— “Ability to travel, as needed to solve Supplier issues.”
Candidates should be prepared for cross-functional collaboration across multiple departments
— “The SQE is expected to be closely involved with internal core functions including Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Development, Strategic Sourcing, Quality Inspection, and Purchasing.”

How to stand out

Highlight your experience with 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone methodologies in your resume and interviews
— “Demonstrated ability to perform and teach Corrective Action Problem Solving Process (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, etc.)”
Emphasize your ability to influence production and management for process improvement
— “Candidate must have demonstrated experience influencing all levels of production and management to drive positive change.”
Showcase your history of generating quality metrics like PPM and SCARs
— “Generate program quality metrics (PPM, Non-conformances, SCARs, etc.).”
Demonstrate your ability to prepare quality reports with data analysis and recommendations
— “Prepare quality reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and making recommendations.”
Include experience with PFMEAs, control builds, and SPC in your technical qualifications
— “Knowledge of PFMEAs, control builds and SPC required.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

compliance pass/fail/improve assessment
quality metrics generation

Typical background

quality managementsupply chain management

Skills & requirements

Required

Supplier EvaluationsRisk AssessmentsProcess AuditsPpapsSupplier Monitoring

Preferred

ASQ CertificationLead Auditor Certification

Stack & domain

Supplier EvaluationsSupplier Risk AssessmentsSupplier Process AuditsSupplier Process Control/improvementSupplier Feedback ResolutionPpap’sSupplier MonitoringSupplier ScorecardsSupplier Change Requests (vir)Root Cause Failure ModesStandard RCCA ToolsCorrective Action Problem Solving Process (8D, 5-why, Fishbone, Etc.)Six Sigma MethodologiesLean PrinciplesQuality Metrics (ppm, Non-conformances, Scars, Etc.)Quality ReportsFailure Review Board ActivitiesInspection Plans And Reports (ip&r’s)Control PlansManufacturing EngineeringDesign EngineeringNew Product DevelopmentStrategic SourcingQuality InspectionPurchasingPfmeasControl BuildsSPCAdvanced Product Quality PlanningProduction Part Approval ProcessInfluence And MotivateMentor And Train Junior Sqe’sDrive Positive ChangeTraining And Mentoring ExperienceStrong Oral And Written Communication SkillsASQ CertificationLead Auditor CertificationQuality EngineeringManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from Ralliant

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer - Staff
Department: Quality
Reports To: Supplier Quality Supervisor
Responsibilities:
The Staff Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for leading compliance activities at all PacSci’s suppliers. These activities include but are not limited to the following activities at a Supplier:
Supplier evaluations
Supplier Risk Assessments
Supplier Process Audits
Supplier Process Control/Improvement
Supplier Feedback Resolution
PPAP’s
Supplier Monitoring
Supplier Scorecards and necessary actions
Supplier Change Requests (VIR)
The candidate must be able to quickly analyze root cause failure modes, develop and use standard RCCA tools to document and eliminate failure modes to prevent reoccurrence. Candidate must be able to influence and motivate internal and external owners needed to own and resolve supplier issues. Candidate must have demonstrated ability to mentor and train junior SQE’s. Candidate must have demonstrated experience influencing all levels of production and management to drive positive change. Candidates should have proven success across multiple commodities (electrical, mechanical, extrusion, molding, etc.…..)
The SQE is expected to be closely involved with internal core functions including Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Development, Strategic Sourcing, Quality Inspection, and Purchasing. Demonstrated skills include:
Lead new and current Supplier evaluations, owning a compliance pass/fail/improve assessment.
Generate program quality metrics (PPM, Non-conformances, SCARs, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to perform and teach Corrective Action Problem Solving Process (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, etc.), Six Sigma methodologies and Lean principles.
Identify “data” needed to make value add decisions for the business.
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/component discrepancies are discovered.
Attend start of shift meetings in the areas in which the SQE supports; attend in-person daily management meetings and in-person required training sessions
Responsible for contributing to non-conforming investigations and providing SME knowledge of suppliers’ products and processes.
Collaborating on Inspection Plans and Reports (IP&R’s).
Generate control plans for product and work with Manufacturing Engineering to incorporate the plans into build/component documentation.
Qualifications – External/internal:
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical software.
ASQ certification is a plus.
Lead Auditor certification is a plus.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of PFMEAs, control builds and SPC required.
Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process is a plus.
Hands on use of 8D, Ishikawa templates, 3D, 5-Whys tools.
Training and mentoring experience for Operators, QE/CQE/SQE’s.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
Minimum of 10-20 years’ experience in a QMS controlled production environment. (AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO13485)
Experience in ordnance and use of energetic materials, powders/propellants is a plus.
Non-degreed applicants can be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for possible acceptance based upon related work experience.
Demonstrated ability to independently assess Supplier issue(s) and develop action plans proportionate to business impact.
Working Conditions:
Ability to travel, as needed to solve Supplier issues.
Ability to work safely in work environments outside of PacSci EMC.

Source: Ralliant careers