Principal/Sr Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer - 19548

Description

The company is hiring a Principal or Senior Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer to join its Supplier Mission Assurance team. The role is based in the Los Angeles, CA area. Candidates must live in California or be willing to relocate there. Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance is required before the start date. The required clearance type is Secret. Travel is 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• You will carry out major supplier surveillance on site.
• You will be accountable for the quality of the products the supplier delivers.
• You will manage supplier quality risk and build and put into practice supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
• You will confirm that supplier processes and products meet contractual, regulatory and technical requirements.
• You will work directly with supplier staff and assess their quality and manufacturing processes and procedures.
• You will run product and process verification, track supplier quality performance, and lead root cause and corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues.
• You will handle supplier requests for waivers and deviations, and manage the discrepancy reporting process.
• You will keep management informed about supplier performance, quality status and risks.
• You will coordinate and oversee the supplier quality plan across all program phases.
• You will take an active part in supplier evaluation, qualification and selection under the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) and whenever new procurements arise on existing programs.

Requirements

• Senior Principal Engineer, Supplier Quality: a bachelor's degree in science and 8+ years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and 6+ years, or a PhD and 4 years.
• Principal Engineer, Supplier Quality: a bachelor's degree in science and 5+ years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and 3+ years, or a PhD and 1 year.
• Experience planning, developing and implementing quality methods and strategies for procured items, covering their design, procurement, acceptance and use.
• Experience working with suppliers, customers, colleagues and teams, and management.
• Manufacturing or engineering experience.
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 requirements.
• You must be able to travel 25-50% of the time.
• You must be a US citizen holding an active DoD Secret clearance with an investigation dated within the last 6 years.
• You must be able to pass screening for Enhanced Security Clearances within a reasonable time, as the company determines based on business needs.
• Preferred: a STEM degree.
• Preferred: problem solving and critical thinking skills to resolve issues across the supply base.
• Preferred: strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: knowledge of AS9100 or ISO9001 requirements and lead auditor experience against those standards.
• Preferred: extensive experience working on site with aerospace and defense suppliers.
• Preferred: general experience with special processes.
• Preferred: experience in root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Preferred: Six Sigma or Lean certification.

Conditions

Full-time position on a 9/80A schedule: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off.

Primary level base salary range: $94,200.00 to $141,200.00.

Secondary level base salary range: $117,500.00 to $176,300.00.

The stated ranges are a general guide. Base pay offers depend on the scope of the role, the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and share company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, health insurance, life and disability insurance, and a savings plan.
• 401k, company paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.
• Educational assistance, employee assistance programs and work/life solutions, health and wellness resources, and employee discounts.