SEAKR is looking to ensure that its supply chain consistently provides high-quality, reliable components for aerospace applications by hiring a Component Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (SQE).
Requirements
- Familiar with discreet component assembly manufacturing and cleanroom/lab environment and requirements.
- Familiar with EEE parts testing (e.g., screening, qualification, DPA, re-life, etc.), failure analysis, and non-conformance resolution.
- Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in product assurance and quality systems with exposure to ISO9001/AS9100.
- Technical aptitude with strong analytical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation such as drawing dimensions and mechanical/electronic inspection methods/reports
- General knowledge of Military Performance Specifications and/or component level requirements (e.g., MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-1580, MIL-PRF-123, MIL-PRF-19500, MIL-PRF-38534, MIL-PRF-55342, MIL-PRF-55365, EEE-INST-002, PEM-INST-001, etc.)
- Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Responsibilities
- Support procurement, program management, manufacturing, and engineering with all supplier quality related activities related to discreet EEE components.
- Perform local quality system evaluations of new and ongoing suppliers.
- Perform onsite supplier surveillance during fabrication of flight articles to assure compliance with requirements.
- Draft and maintain electronic records of supplier surveillance and evaluation reports in a timely manner.
- Create/maintain supplier approval rating and records, including survey records and Quality Management Systems (QMS) certifications, in SEAKR’s ERP system.
- Perform a review and approval of purchase orders of flight hardware.
- Analyze supplier defect trends and lead continuous improvement projects.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in an applicable Engineering/technical field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Able to travel (<25% typical, up to 75% of time per month) to perform supplier surveys, audits, assessments, and inspections.
- Strong communication skills to interface effectively with external suppliers on quality and quality control issues.
- Ability to successfully operate as part of a multi-functional team, including engineering, program management, supply chain, and manufacturing.
- Effective time management and skillfulness at task prioritization.
