Supplier Quality Engineer

Unitek Technical Services Inc.; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Camarillo, CA seeks an Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier issues and improve quality. Responsibilities include supplier communication, audits, and analysis of metrics. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with measurement tools and quality analysis techniques, alongside a degree in engineering. This position requires on-site work, and remote options are not available.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
• Hands-on expertise in measurement methods and tools.
• Experience in data analysis and mining, particularly pivot charts.
• Proficient in root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Familiarity with APQP/PPAP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and validate reported internal supplier issues.
• Perform virtual and onsite supplier audits as needed.
• Notify suppliers and generate/follow up on corrective actions.
• Maintain and generate reports/charts for metrics from data mining.
• Address paperwork issues and maintain systems.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Hands-on measurement expertise

Data analysis and mining

Root cause analysis

APQP/PPAP background

Microsoft Office

Lean tools/methodologies

Problem Solving

Machining

Education

M.S. or B.S. degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Net-Inspect

Job description

Overview

Title: Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer

Unitek Technical Services provides supplier management, development, and related technical services to corporations around the world.

The SQE core responsibilities will be communicating with suppliers, validating concerns, root cause analysis, resolving product/paperwork holds, conducting audits & analyzing data for metrics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze & validate the reported internal supplier issues.
• Determine cause & responsibility by reviewing drawings or specifications & measuring parts.
• Notify suppliers, initiate containment, update internal systems & generate/ follow up on corrective actions.
• Perform virtual & onsite supplier audits as needed.
• Address products’ paperwork issues with suppliers & maintain the systems.
• Maintain & generate reports/charts for metrics utilizing data mining from various support systems.
• Accuracy, attention to details & appropriate turnaround time in all internal & external communication.
• Experience in advancing a Zero-Defect culture utilizing advanced Quality tools such as statistical analysis, PFMEA, 8D corrective action, A3 problem solving, 5 why analysis, Ishikawa diagrams and other six sigma tools.
• Ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams. Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects.
• Prioritize tasks in a fast-paced work environment.

Must Have Requirements

• Interpret blueprints, specifications & work instructions.
• Hands-on expertise in measurement methods & tools.
• Data analysis & mining – Pivot charts.
• Root cause analysis / problem solving.
• APQP/PPAP background
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
• US Person (under ITAR rules) to be eligible.

Preferred Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience in demonstrated process improvement success; proven accomplishments utilizing Lean tools/methodologies; Structured Problem Solving, 5S, Mistake-Proofing and process capability tools required to drive the continuous improvement culture into the organization.
• 4+ years’ experience as a Quality Engineer in Aerospace.
• M.S. or B.S. degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or related job experience.
• Net-Inspect experience is strongly preferred but not required.

Essential Commodity Experience / Requirements

• Machining (Must have)
• Aerospace
• Problem Solving
• Sense of urgency

Working conditions

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to safety glasses, heel straps, and shop coats.

Additional Notes

• W2 contract
• On-site position, only local candidates considered; remote option is not available.
• Location: Camarillo, CA
• Frequency: Full-time/40 hrs. per week (8-hour visit, 5 days a week)
• Duration: Long-term
• Desired Start Date: ASAP

Job Function

• Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• Engineering Services