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Pinnacle Technology · 15 hours ago

Quality Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$45/hr - $50/hr

2+ years exp

Pinnacle Technology is focused on improving supplier quality within the aerospace sector. The Quality Engineer will support the supplier improvement strategy by reviewing supplier capabilities and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations while actively monitoring quality and delivery performance.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyOutsourcingSoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Kamal Singh Negi

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 Parker 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

Supports supplier work transfer by supporting Supply Chain Work Transfer High Performance Teams as directed

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 Parker 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

AS9100Supplier QualityZero Defect conceptsAPQP/PPAP processesContinuous improvementData analysis toolsMicrosoft software toolsQuality Management SystemInspection engineering techniquesSix Sigma CertificationProblem solving

Required

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements

The Division Supply Chain Quality Engineer functions within a matrixed organization, reporting directly to the Division Supply Chain Quality Manager

This role will support the Aerospace Group supplier improvement strategy

This role is responsible for regularly reviewing supplier capabilities and working with existing suppliers to ensure their full contract compliance as well as actively monitoring and acting upon supplier quality and delivery performance shortfalls against contractual obligations, scorecards and key performance indicators in accordance the division supply chain strategy

This roles also works with Group resources and Divisional peers to focus on supporting our customers by providing a consistent supplier experience resulting in quality parts delivered on time at a fair price

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

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

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

Supports supplier work transfer by supporting Supply Chain Work Transfer High Performance Teams as directed

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

Education: bachelor's degree in related Engineering or a technical field

Experience: 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

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Effectively solve problems, assess and implement continuous improvement techniques, use business application software and/or specialized data analysis tools, to measure achievement to objectives, complete projects, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

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

Up to 25% domestic and international travel may be required to both customers and suppliers to support the division's goals

Demonstrate the values of customer satisfaction, integrity, continuous improvement, and adherence to standards, aiming to ensure consistently high-quality products or services

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