Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
Minimum of five years of Quality Assurance experience.
Experience with quality standards including AS9100 and NADCAP.
Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
Strong skills in MS Windows applications, including Word, PPT, Excel, and Project.
Supply Chain experience is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
Implement quality management plans to ensure compliance.
Provide tactical support for NCR closure and root cause analysis.
Support supplier selection processes to enhance quality.
Conduct supplier audits to assess compliance and performance.
Manage the Approved Supplier List (ASL) effectively.
Utilize QA/QC tools to measure and improve supplier performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with a leader in aerospace and defense solutions.
Dynamic work environment that encourages independent problem-solving.
Potential for professional growth within a reputable company.
Engagement in cross-functional collaboration across various departments.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a leader in energetic system solutions offered to aerospace and defense customers for a wide array of applications. EBA&D products & capabilities set the U.S. standard and are highly sought after in the international community.
EBAD seeks an accomplished engineer for the position of Supplier Quality Engineer reporting to the Manager, Supplier Development in our Moorpark, CA office.
Responsibilities:
Implement quality management plans.
Tactical support with NCR (nonconformance report) closure, root cause and preventive actions.
Supports Supplier selection.
Perform Supplier Audits.
ASL (Approved Supplier List) management.
Utilize QA/QC tools for measuring supplier performance that affect our products and services.
Measure and improve Supplier defect rates.
Issue internal and external supplier Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA).
Perform on-site source inspection.
Pareto NCR data within the ERP to help determine systemic challenges.
Work cross functionally within the Supply Chain, Engineering and Operations organizations to deliver conforming parts, on-time.
Provides advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations.
Drive improvements utilizing Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and Problem-solving tools.
Analyze data effectively, summarize results, create reports, and use visual management tools effectively.
Work with EBAD receiving inspection to identify and improve systemic supplier issues for acceptance of hardware.
Track action plans from supplier audits and assessments and monitor their activity for completion and correctness on a daily basis.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field of study required.
Supply Chain experience is preferred.
Understanding of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices, Problem Solving Skills and in-depth understanding ERP/MRP planning systems.
Minimum of five (5) years of Quality Assurance experience.
Experience with quality standards including AS9100, and NADCAP.
Proficient interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
Minimum of five years’ experience Problem Solving, RCCA, five-why’s.
Strong skills in MS Windows, including World, PPT, Excel and Project.
The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Excels in a dynamic work environment.
Energetic, agile, and ability to work independently is a requirement.
Must be willing to travel up to 50%.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
About EnsignBickford Aerospace & Defense Co
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBA&D) is a leading supplier of energetic materials, non-lethal products, and weapon systems to the aerospace and defense industry. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut. EBA&D's products are used in a wide range of applications including missile systems, aircraft ejection seats, and space launch vehicles. The company has a long history of innovation and has been awarded numerous patents for its technologies. EBA&D is a subsidiary of Ensign-Bickford Industries, a privately held company that also operates in the mining and petrochemical industries.
