General Atomics · 3 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$81K/yr - $142K/yr
5+ years expGeneral Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is a supplier of advanced electromagnetic systems and related power equipment for various applications. The Supplier Quality Engineer will work with suppliers to enhance performance, ensure compliance with contractual requirements, and develop quality assurance plans while collaborating with the supply chain team.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
Responsibilities
Supplier Quality Professional works with Suppliers to ensure that all contractual requirements are fulfilled and contract executed and delivered on-time
Collaborate with GA’s Supply Chain Team, in the Supplier Lifecycle Management and assists with the following:
Supplier Selection - Develop the process for supplier selection and qualification, including the identification of sub-tier suppliers using tools such as SIPOC, decision analysis, and total risk factor analysis
Performance Monitoring Develop the supplier performance monitoring system, including expected levels of performance, process reviews, performance evaluations, improvement plans, and exit strategies
Supplier Classification System Define and develop a supplier classification system (e.g., non-approved, conditionally approved, approved, preferred, certified, partnership, and disqualified)
Partnerships and Alliances Identify and analyze strategies for developing customer-supplier partnerships and alliances. May prepare statistical analysis reports, specifications and other technical documents
Partnerships with Supplier with the resolution of challenges and roadblocks impacting the on-time delivery of products
Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Participates in functional testing and/or inspection of equipment and systems
Audit Supplier’s quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Investigate issues and develop innovative and practical solutions to technical and quality problems ensuring that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards
Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
Reviews and approves Objective Quality Documentation from Suppliers used to demonstrate product conformity
Risk Mitigation, Develop and implement a risk mitigation plan for predicting, minimizing, monitoring, and/or controlling risks
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related discipline and five or more years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or three or more years with a master's degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
Five to ten years of experience in the Supplier Quality Field is desired
Must be able to apply a detailed understanding of inspection methods and have strong knowledge of computer operations and applications
Must have demonstrated experience with managing supplier and driving solutions for supplier performance issues
Must have the analytical ability required to develop creative solutions to complex quality issues and the skills required to present those solutions to internal and external contacts
Must be detail-oriented to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents in support of company objectives
Must have strong leadership skills to direct staff members and ensure project costs and schedules are maintained while representing the organization on technical quality assurance issues
Able to deliver effective technical presentations and work extended hours as required
Must have a defense industry background and the ability to interface with DCMA during GSI
Preferred
Five to ten years of experience in the Supplier Quality Field is desired
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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