Senior Manufacturing & Supplier Quality Engineer

$75,000 - $275,000/Yr

GILLIG - Livermore, CA

Full-time - Senior

Livermore, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation. GILLIG is on the forefront in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and has an unmatched reputation in the industry for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support. From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built in Livermore, CA. We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Manufacturing and Supplier Quality Engineer who will be a key member of the GILLIG Quality team. As the Senior Manufacturing and Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for working closely with the internal engineering team, manufacturing, purchasing, and suppliers to ensure we continue to manufacture the highest quality transit bus and receive the highest quality products from our suppliers. As the Senior Manufacturing and Supplier Quality Engineer, you will report to the Director of Quality Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analyses and mistake proofing of processes to resolve repetitive quality issues
• Collect and maintain GILLIG Quality KPIs for reporting
• Analyze internal and external quality reports for failure trends and develop solutions
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Lead first article review program, implement industry standard PPAP process
• Manage inspection tools, calibrations schedules, and procedures
• Drive New Product Introduction with critical suppliers
• Perform existing and new supplier audits to ensure adherence to GILLIG Quality requirements
• Facilitate supplier root cause analyses and mistake proofing of processes to resolve repetitive quality issues before they arrive at GILLIG
• Collect and maintain supplier KPIs for reporting
• Key thought partner in continuous improvement of GILLIG's Total Quality Program
• Implement best industry practices and standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering; Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic engineering preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive quality experience in product development/sustaining engineering for a manufacturing company in a regulated industry
• Demonstrated ability in 8D problem solving, Six Sigma methodologies, and Lean principles
• Proficient in industry standards and procedures, e.g. TS-16949, ISO 9001, and PPAP
• Extensive hands-on experience in vehicle electrical system troubleshooting using electrical test equipment to resolve complex issues, ensuring compliance within standards (SAE, NEC, NFPA, etc.) and harness/schematic design
• Experience working with 2D and 3D CAD packages
• Fluent in GD&T standards
• Demonstrated problem solving, troubleshooting, root cause analysis
• Savvy in designing, testing, and validating components/systems
• Demonstrated use of SQL database, charts or other quality tools for reporting

Benefits

• Company paid medical premiums
• Generous retirement plan
• Comprehensive benefits
• Flexible schedules depending on project needs