General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Supplier Quality Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $95K — $115K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related field, with 6+ years of experience or 4+ years with a master's degree.
  • Understanding of inspection methods and computer operations.
  • Analytical skills to address routine and complex quality issues.
  • Detail-oriented for accurate report preparation and technical documentation.
  • Leadership skills to ensure project costs and schedules are met.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new suppliers to meet compliance with standards and customer requirements.
  • Drive supplier and product improvements based on performance metrics.
  • Conduct supplier audits to assess manufacturing processes and quality adherence.
  • Perform root cause analysis using methodologies like 8D and FMEA.
  • Implement design or manufacturing changes to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Lead corrective actions and quality improvement projects to reduce nonconformance.
  • Support First Article Inspections to ensure conformance before shipment.
  • Act as a liaison across teams to resolve quality issues.

Benefits

  • Recognition of the value of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement in a key engineering role.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive product quality with the supply chain across the entire lifecycle - from new product introduction (NPI) through sustaining production - while ensuring AS9100 compliance, robust quality systems, and continuous improvement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop new suppliers to ensure product and flow-down compliance with GA-ASI and customer requirements.
  • Identify and drive supplier and product improvements based on supplier performance and product compliance metrics.
  • Conduct comprehensive supplier audits and on-site inspections to evaluate manufacturing processes and adherence to quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
  • Perform root cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, and fishbone diagrams to identify and address quality problems effectively.
  • Identify and implement design or manufacturing changes to enhance quality, producibility, and cost efficiency.
  • Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality improvement projects to improve yield and reduce nonconformance.
  • Support and approve First Article Inspections (FAIs).
  • Perform on-site or virtual product verification activities (Source Inspection) to ensure product compliance prior to shipment.
  • Provide technical support to receiving inspection personnel with the resolution of confirmed and suspected quality nonconformances.
  • Serve as a technical quality liaison across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to resolve complex issues and ensure compliance.
  • We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.


Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related discipline and six or more years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or four or more years with a master's degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
  • Must be able to apply a basic understanding of inspection methods and have a basic knowledge of computer operations and applications.
  • Must have the analytical ability required to develop solutions to routine and non-routine quality issues and the skills required to present those solutions to internal contacts.
  • Must be detail-oriented to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents in support of company objectives.
  • Must have good leadership skills to ensure project costs and schedules are maintained.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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