Stratolaunch

Supplier Quality Engineer

Mojave, CA

Sponsorship not specified$102k-$148kDetected 12 days ago

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About the role

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+.
Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment.
To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) with the responsibility of ensuring the quality of products and processes at supplier sites.

Work closely with Supplier Management team to help drive strategic sourcing needs, decisions, and priorities.
Participate in the quality planning and design and development processes by providing key input and representing the quality function while liaising with key suppliers.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities for supplier nonconformances, including supplier corrective action requests (SCARs), containment, root cause, corrective/preventive actions, verification of effectiveness, and timely closure.
Collaborate with suppliers to implement process improvements and preventive actions.
Ensure suppliers maintain proper documentation and records for quality assurance, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment.
This role will help manage supplier qualifications, development, and ongoing performance, requiring significant travel to supplier facilities to conduct audits, resolve quality issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.
The individual operating in this capacity will support all aspects of supplier quality, to include: quality characteristic identification and control, process control, advanced product quality planning process (APQP), inspection and testing, measurement system analysis, corrective action, etc.

Knowledge and experience in quality management system requirements (such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949)
Knowledge and experience with fundamental quality improvement and assurance tools (such as MSA, APQP, and CAPA)
Experience with supplier quality management, supplier development, and working with external vendors
Experience with Aerospace industry standards
Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
Required Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability to work on your own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Statistical analysis applications (Minitab or equivalent)

Sr Level ($102,000-$148,000): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Staff Level ($128,000-$186,000): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

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