Supplier Engineer Mission Assurance 2/3

Description

The company's Space Sector is hiring a Mission Assurance Engineer at Level 2 or Level 3, focused on supplier quality. The role sits in the Mission Enabling Products (MEP) organization in Oxnard, CA.

The engineer builds and runs supplier quality evaluation and control systems, checks that supplier processes and products meet technical, contractual and regulatory requirements, and works directly with supplier staff.

The engineer works with program management, engineering, subcontracts and procurement, and supplier management so every purchase meets or exceeds internal and external customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Handle non-conformances and corrective actions on supplied items, closing them on time and preventing repeats so the program stays on track.
• Run detailed root cause analysis on failure modes across several manufacturing methods, select effective corrective actions, and explain findings clearly and completely.
• Build working relationships with suppliers and internal customers that keep processing and results on schedule, using clear communication and shared goals.
• Travel to supplier sites as needed for on-site root cause work, audit support, source inspections, and checking that corrective actions are in place.
• Track contract flow-downs and requirements, and apply the right quality clauses to purchases of commodity-specific hardware.
• Read, review and revise engineering documents such as drawings, 3D models and specifications.
• Take on other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Level 2: bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience, or master's degree with 0 years, or 5 years of professional experience instead of a degree.
• Level 3: bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience, or master's degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year, or 5 additional years of professional experience instead of a degree.
• Both levels: ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Both levels: familiarity with implementing customer and internal requirements, including flow-down.
• Both levels: skill in working across departments and communicating well.
• Both levels: strong technical writing.
• Both levels: experience developing and working to an AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Level 2: experience with process improvement projects or initiatives.
• Level 3: experience leading or carrying out process improvement projects.
• Preferred: manufacturing experience in the aerospace industry or equivalent.
• Preferred: extensive experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis, investigation and implementation.
• Preferred: experience producing QMS command media and supplier-facing quality requirements.
• Preferred: experience conducting, leading and supporting supplier audits and assessments.
• Preferred: team leadership experience and a willingness to mentor and train new hires.
• Preferred: supplier quality or mission assurance work involving subcontractor or supplier oversight.
• Preferred: an active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance.

Conditions

Based in Oxnard, CA. The role is 100% onsite, with no telecommuting.

Schedule is 9/80, with every other Friday off.

Travel is 25% of the time.

No Secret clearance is required to start. The clearance type is Secret.

No relocation assistance is available.

Either Level 2 or Level 3 may be filled.

Primary level salary range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00. Secondary level salary range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00. These ranges are a guideline. The company weighs scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and current market conditions when setting base pay.

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.

Benefits

• Depending on the role, overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus may be paid on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let employees share in company results.
• VP and Director-level staff could receive Long Term Incentives.
• Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business.