Supplier Quality Engineer I (UAV, Robotics)

$61,111 - $86,625/Yr

Columbus Technologies And Services - Thousand Oaks, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Thousand Oaks, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Supplier Quality Engineer I role focuses on ensuring that materials and components provided by suppliers meet the company's engineering and quality standards. This position involves interfacing with development and supplier engineering, conducting audits, and monitoring supplier performance to support product manufacturing effectively.

Responsibilities

• Performs Quality and Process audits at suppliers to ensure quality systems and manufacturing processes are aligned with requirements for procured material
• Participates in drawing reviews to ensure suppliers are provided know-how and understand requirements to assure successful product realization
• Works as a member of a team to realize cost reductions, product introductions, and quality improvements
• Demonstrates knowledge of quality improvement methodologies such as SPC, Six Sigma, Poka-yoke, and lean manufacturing
• Participates in Product Readiness Reviews (PRR) and coordinates Final Inspection activities
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills to a diverse audience
• Learns to apply professional concepts and company policies to resolve routine issues
• Works on problems of limited scope while seeking guidance from fellow Supplier Quality Engineers
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
• 0 - 2 years of equivalent experience in a progressive technical capacity in engineering in a manufacturing environment is required
• Basic knowledge of PPAP, APQP, SPC, quality systems AS9100, including supplier audit and evaluation techniques
• Demonstrates strong proficiency using MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline is preferred
• Demonstrates analytical approach to problem solving and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
• Effective time management, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals

Benefits

• Full benefits package including health insurance
• Bonus opportunities
• 401k plan