Supplier Quality Engineer: Drive Quality in Supply Chain

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 116 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive product quality with the supply chain across the lifecycle—from NPI through sustaining production—ensuring AS9100 compliance and robust quality systems.

You will lead supplier audits, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement, collaborate with engineering and manufacturing, and support First Article Inspections and Source Inspections to ensure shipment readiness.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related discipline with 2+ years of related experience.
• Basic understanding of inspection methods and computer operations.
• Ability to develop solutions to routine and non-routine quality issues and present them to internal contacts.
• Detail-oriented to prepare statistical reports and technical documents.
• Leadership to manage project costs and schedules.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Develop new suppliers to ensure product and flow-down compliance with GA-ASI and customer requirements.
• Identify and drive supplier and product improvements based on supplier performance and product compliance metrics.
• Conduct supplier audits and on-site inspections to evaluate processes and adherence to quality systems.
• Perform root cause analysis using 8D, FMEA, and fishbone diagrams.
• Identify and implement design or manufacturing changes to enhance quality and cost efficiency.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality improvement projects.
• Support and approve First Article Inspections (FAIs).
• Perform on-site or virtual product verification activities (Source Inspection) prior to shipment.
• Provide technical support to receiving inspection with resolution of nonconformances.
• Serve as a quality liaison across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
• We welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking

Inspection methods

Leadership

DoD clearance (required)

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive product quality with the supply chain across the lifecycle—from NPI through sustaining production—ensuring AS9100 compliance and robust quality systems.

You will lead supplier audits, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement, collaborate with engineering and manufacturing, and support First Article Inspections and Source Inspections to ensure shipment readiness.