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Pinnacle Technology · 13 hours ago

Quality Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$50/hr - $50/hr

2+ years exp

Pinnacle Technology is seeking a Supply Chain Quality Engineer to enhance their supplier quality systems. The role involves problem-solving, supplier improvement initiatives, and overseeing quality management systems to ensure compliance with standards.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyOutsourcingSoftware

Hiring Manager

Abhishek Malik

Responsibilities

Supplier Improvement - In depth problem solving and root cause corrective action for quality and when requested, delivery issues. Seeks feedback from suppliers to drive continuous improvement of quality systems and processes

Zero Defect Implementation, Growth and Sustainment – Facilitate on-site supplier Zero Defect initiation and penetration to promote supplier predictability

Supplier Prequalification/qualification - Evaluating a supplier's quality management, organizational structure, quality capacity, capability and other factors before initial work placement or work transfer

New Product Development - Participating with cross-functional teams to develop new products or changes to existing products

Ensuring Process Parameters are Understood - Working with suppliers and Engineering teams to define and communicate product/process parameters to help suppliers meet product requirements. Supports processes to manage risk through supplier engagement

Customer/Product Qualification/Approvals - Completing or managing the completion of source inspections, supplier first article inspection reports, PPAP’s or facilitating customer work transfer approvals

Quality Management System Oversight Audits - In cases where suppliers do not have an AS9100 registered QMS, audits must be performed to ensure suppliers comply with quality standards and regulatory requirements

Supplier Quality Administration - Advancing Supplier Quality strategies, maintaining required supplier quality records and supporting oversight or regulatory audits, as necessary

Qualification

AS9100 knowledgeSupplier Quality ManagementZero Defect conceptsQuality AssuranceAPQP/PPAP processesPFMEASPCMicrosoft software toolsSix Sigma CertificationEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering or a technical field

2-4 years of related experience (Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, aerospace manufacturing preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and experience required

A thorough knowledge of AS9100, Nadcap, APQP/PPAP processes

Experience with aerospace Zero Defect concepts

Experience with state-of-the-art inspection engineering/assurance techniques, processes, procedures, instruments, theories and principles including PFMEA, SPC and the use of control plans

Effective use of Microsoft software tools for communications and presentations

Preferred

Experience working in or with Operations, Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing disciplines is a plus

Prefer any of the following certifications: AS9100 Lead Auditor, ASQ Quality Auditor, ASQ Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Green, Yellow or Black Belt Certification