Vast · 8 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $151K/yr
4+ years expVast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space. The Supplier Quality Engineer will ensure the consistent quality and reliability of products and components received from suppliers, collaborating with various teams to maintain high standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Evaluating and onboarding new suppliers, ensuring they meet our quality expectations by conducting regular audits, assessments, and evaluations to ensure that our suppliers adhere to our quality standards
Establish and maintain strong relationships with our suppliers, address any quality-related issues, identify risks in the supply chain, and implement improvements
Collaborate with design, and manufacturing engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of piece part, assembly, and/or sub-system design intent
Collaborate with procurement teams to strategically source parts by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes, inspection practices, and quality systems
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, both internally and with our suppliers, by analyzing quality data, identifying trends, and implementing corrective and preventive actions to enhance the overall quality of our products and reduce costs
Create and define supplier technical and quality requirements based on customer and program requirements and expectations for NPI and manufacturing phases
Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends, pinpoint systemic performance gaps, and develop supplier improvement plans
Conduct design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews to ensure parts are manufacturable at early stages, preferably prior to sourcing
Lead root cause and corrective action process associated with any escapes or contaminants identified in Vast manufacturing or the Vast supply chain
Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and continuously drive improvement in the supply base
Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, technical excellence, proactivity, and attention to detail
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other engineering discipline
4+ years of experience with manufacturing and/or inspection of mechanical products in a production environment
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other engineering discipline
5+ years of experience with manufacturing, process, reliability, or design engineering
Proven track record of taking ownership in projects, performing root-cause analysis and corrective actions, and influencing suppliers to drive results
Solid understanding and application of GD&T
Experience with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9000 / AS9100 / NADCAP)
Knowledge of supplier quality processes (PPAP, APQP, FAI reports, etc.)
Experience in statistical controls and methods (e.g. MSA, GR&R, Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, etc.)
Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of interfacing with and conveying concepts to all levels of Vast and in the supply base
Benefits
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
One Medical membership
ClassPass credits
Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
Other discounts and perks
Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge
Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees
Company
Vast
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Max Haot
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Hudson
Chief Technology Officer
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