Supplier Quality Engineer, Level II

Ontic; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

401K with up to 4% match

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Mental health support across sites

Development opportunities

Employee referral program

Job summary

Ontic in Chatsworth, CA, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer, Level II to join the Quality Department. You will coordinate with supply chain, purchasing, and suppliers to ensure procured aerospace parts meet dimensional and contractual requirements.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor's in manufacturing or mechanical engineering, with 7+ years in aerospace supplier quality. CFR/AS9100 knowledge is essential; IPC-610/J-STD-001 certification is a plus and Six Sigma Black Belt is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering from an accredited university.
• 7+ years of aerospace experience in supplier quality assurance/quality engineering.
• Proficiency with aerospace products and processes and CFR knowledge.
• AS9100/ISO 9001 quality standards awareness; Six Sigma Black Belt desired.
• Experience with DFMEA, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Review customer contracts and supplier quality flow-down requirements.
• Communicate quality program requirements to process owners and suppliers.
• Manage Approved Supplier List, surveys, approvals, and change requests.
• Implement supplier quality procedures and contribute to QMS improvement.
• Support ethics standards and focus on strategic quality management.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

DMAIC

SPC

CMM familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/mechanical engineering

Tools

SPC

Pareto analysis

DPMO/PPM

8D problem solving

Ishikawa Diagram

Job description

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!

Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world's aviation leaders. Ontic's Chatsworth, CA, site specializes in precision engineering, MRO, and new solutions for parts at risk of obsolescence. With over 1,400 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace.

Our team is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer, Level II to join them. The Supplier Quality Engineer, Level II receives assignments and general direction from the Supplier Quality Manager. Often identifies and creates own assignments based on the needs of the business. Frequently communicates and interfaces with enterprise staff (salaried and hourly), functional managers, executive management, suppliers and customers.

As a member of the Quality Department, is responsible for a wide variety of quality functions associated with the procurement of aerospace parts and assemblies. Assures compliance of procured product to dimensional and contractual requirements. Assists in the development and implementation of Supplier Performance Metrics and initiates Quality Improvement initiatives with suppliers as necessary. Performs Supplier Audits/Surveys in support of Supply chain Management (Purchasing).

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in manufacturing/mechanical engineering from an accredited university
• Requires proficient experience with aerospace products and processes.
• A minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in aerospace products and processes in a role for Supplier Quality Assurance / Quality Engineering
• A Relevant Certification in IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 is desired
• Six Sigma Black Belt desired
• Knowledge with FAA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
• Knowledge with AS9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 9000 Quality Management standards
• Sig Sigma, Lean and Statistical Analysis and Process Control Tools e.g. SPC, Pareto, DPMO/PPM, etc
• Root Cause and Corrective Action Investigation e.g. Apollo Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Five Whys, Ishikawa (Fishbone) Diagram, and Problem-Solving Methodologies/Techniques e.g. 8D, DMAIC
• Mechanical Inspection Techniques. Familiar with application and use of Coordinated Measurement Machines (CMM) for product acceptance
• Strategic and Critical thinking to grasp the big picture for the enterprise
• Establish effective relationships with the wide spectrum of team members, stakeholders, suppliers and customers.
• Ability to compose and implement detailed training plans related to Supplier Quality and General Quality Engineering subjects
• Capability of analyzing and resolving broad challenges

Responsibilities

• Perform review of Customer Contracts/Purchase Order Quality flow down requirements and Perform review of Supplier Purchase Orders
• Communicate Supplier Quality Management program requirements to process owners, interested parties and customers
• Manage Approved Supplier List, including evaluating Supplier Surveys and Approvals, Manage and Disposition Supplier Change Requests
• Implements Supplier Quality procedures
• Sustain a high level of ethics while conducting company business in accordance with the company’s code of ethics and policies inclusive of the ASQ code of ethics
• Applies Strategic and Critical thinking on a continual basis as it applies to Quality Management Systems and Quality of product, both for Suppliers and the Company
• Communicate Supplier Quality Management program requirements to process owners, interested parties and customers

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
• Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
• Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Access to mental health champions across our sites
• Commitment to development
• Employee referral program

LI-Onsite,

EOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Compensation Pay Range

$110,000 - $120,000

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