Supplier Quality Engineer Surveillance

spacex; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to enhance supply chain quality. This role involves assessing suppliers, conducting audits, and leading improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with SpaceX's rigorous standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, driving supplier performance and quality assurance. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments and possesses strong problem-solving skills. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and contribute to groundbreaking projects that aim to make human life multi-planetary.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, engineering, or quality related field.
• Knowledge of supplier quality processes and QMS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits and corrective/preventive actions.
• Analyze data to drive supplier improvements.
• Develop policies and documentation for quality assurance.

Skills

Supplier Audits

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

SQL

Project Management

Lean Production

Six Sigma Training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain

Tools

Supplier Portals

Material Planning Systems

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER - SURVEILLANCE

The supply chain team is responsible for the sourcing, planning, procurement, warehousing, and transportation of all raw materials and components needed to build our revolutionary spacecraft and launch vehicles. Our mission is to get the right part in the right place at the right time, every time.

The quality assurance, surveillance team is chartered with global quality surveillance of the supply base, reducing supply chain risk through assessing and monitoring suppliers, and proactively driving needed supplier improvements.

As a supplier quality engineer, you would ensure suppliers are assessed to determine if they continue to meet SpaceX technical and production requirements. You would review performance, identify gaps and opportunities around the processes used to manage supplier audits, corrective/preventive actions, and supply chain steering committee reviews. You would be responsible to identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement, and work with team members to lead the resulting projects to completion. As supplier surveillance activities deal with suppliers that support all areas of SpaceX, you would build an extensive network within design engineering, build reliability, production, and supply chain management, and a deep understanding of SpaceX systems and processes. This experience would enable you to become a critical voice in the development of group and company strategy.

To be successful, you will need:

• A willingness to roll up your sleeves and step into chaotic situations, using technical knowledge to understand the current state and most optimal path forward
• The ability to conduct formal and informal supplier audits and process reviews
• The capability to succinctly communicate status and needed action, often urgently, to all levels of the organization
• An ability to create and refine ideas or solutions to problems, communicating the benefits of change, and keeping related projects on track

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform final review and approval of supplier audits and corrective/preventive actions
• Investigate and determine suitable leveling path for suppliers, recommending the appropriate actions to supply chain commodity teams
• Serve as the supplier evaluation interface with other cross-functional groups, which includes supporting supplier onboarding requests and maintaining supplier maintenance adherence to quality policies
• Analyze audit and corrective/preventive actions data to drive supplier improvements
• Conduct and improve existing supplier orientation and training process for new and current suppliers
• Develop policies, standards, processes, and documentation as necessary to ensure continued success

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed bachelor’s degree in an engineering field
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, engineering, or quality related field

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree engineering or supply chain
• Experience with AS9100 or similar quality management system standard
• QMS (Quality Management Systems) and process audit experience
• Previous experience working with suppliers, corrective/preventive action systems, supplier portals
• Experience in quality engineering, auditing, quality management system development
• Knowledge of supplier quality processes (production part approval process, advanced product quality planning, first article inspection reports, etc.)
• Disciplined approach to problem solving - 8D
• Good written, oral, and presentation skills
• Ability to operate autonomously and self-direct
• Preferred skills or experience include: SQL, software development & project management, process flow mapping, material planning systems, warehouse management systems, lean production environments, six sigma training

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position may involve long hours and weekend work as needed
• Position may involve up to 50% travel as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at [phone].