Supplier Quality Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Los Osos (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and power supply company located in Los Osos, CA is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer to support quality assurance engineering. This role includes ensuring compliance with design and customer requirements, performing audits, and working closely with suppliers. Ideal candidates will have a BS in a technical field and at least 5 years of experience in quality assurance engineering. The position offers a competitive salary range from $80,000 to $113,700 annually along with extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Great benefits — Medical (PPO, HSA), Dental, Vision

Vacation — 2 weeks accrued per year

401K with matching up to 6%

Free catered lunch on Fridays/payday

Qualifications

• 5 years QA Engineer experience in aerospace design and manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection (AS9102) is desirable.
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) compliance to AS9100.
• Evaluate and approve configuration changes.
• Create Inspection Plans (IP) from supplier inspection data.

Skills

Quality assurance experience

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Technical knowledge in aerospace

Problem-solving

Education

BS degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

X-ray, CMM, Optical, or Laser measuring equipment

Job description

Overview

Rantec is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer. (Only considering candidates in CA)

Located in Los Osos, CA, Rantec is an upper-tier designer and manufacturer of power supplies for the military and aerospace markets. We are an engineering-based company with expertise in power supply design, manufacturing and test. Rantec offers many outstanding benefits including:

• Competitive wages
• Great benefits — Medical (PPO, HSA), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation — 2 weeks accrued per year to start, Holidays, PSL
• Tuition Assistance
• 401K with matching up to 6%
• Years of Service Awards
• Every other Friday off on the 9/80 schedule
• Free catered lunch on Fridays/payday when we work

Position Summary

Provide quality assurance engineering support to product realization processes (requirements review/planning, design development, procurement and production). Perform quality engineering functional role in material review disposition, communicate and ensure compliance to customer requirements from design to delivery in the aerospace, power supply, PWB, machining and magnetics industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) and its compliance to AS9100.
• Perform audits of specific areas, processes, and procedures including internal QMS audits.
• Contract/Purchase Order requirements review and ensuring subsequent compliance.
• Evaluate and approve configuration changes.
• Provide technical and compliance support to design and production activities to achieve compliance to customer requirements.
• Make decisions on product conformity issues.
• Interface with customers when necessary.
• Coordinate outside lab failure analysis toward effective results as needed.
• Create First Article Inspection (FAI) plans for upcoming programs.
• Responsible for supplier evaluation, monitoring and development.
• Meet with suppliers regularly through conferences, team meetings, and in-person to handle material, parts, and quality issues.
• Periodic on-site visits to evaluate/audit supplier manufacturing sites and production processes.
• Support the maintenance of the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
• Support and lead problem solving efforts with suppliers.
• Review engineering, customer and military specifications and drawings to interpret requirements.
• Support the creation of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Create Control Plans (CP) for high-impact parts and implement control plans at suppliers.
• Create Inspection Plans (IP) from supplier inspection data.
• Support, direct, analyze and approve supplier first article parts and reports (FAIRS/PPAP).
• Analyze defect data to identify risks and improvement opportunities. Support project teams to implement risk reductions and improvements.
• Lead supplier preventive and corrective action activities including containment, root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA).
• Complete assigned training and, when called upon, support QA training activities such as ESD, FOD, and QMS procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts as needed.
• Work flexible hours and/or different shifts as required; 25% of work time on the production floor.
• Work safely and adhere to Rantec and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• BS degree in a technical field desirable.
• 5 years QA Engineer experience, preferably in an aerospace design and manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is desirable.
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection in accordance with AS9102 is desirable.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical inspection requirements, including current industry workmanship standards (J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610).
• Knowledge or experience in X-ray, CMM, Optical, or Laser measuring equipment is a plus.
• Sound reasoning skills in risk assessment; able to utilize root cause analysis techniques.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; able to lead discussions and professionally persuade others.
• Dependable, assertive self-starter who works with all functions of the organization.
• Excellent knowledge and ability with Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
• Ability to make sound decisions based on solid reasoning regarding acceptance/rejection of materials.

Salary

Salary Range: $80,000 - $113,700 annually.

EEO and Accommodations

Rantec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or other protected status. Rantec will consider requests for reasonable accommodation from applicants with disabilities or sincerely held beliefs. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the company at the general address for human resources.