Supplier Quality Engineer

Job DetailsJob Location: Arrowhead Products - Los Alamitos, CA 90720Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: 1st Shift Job Summary:   Under general direction and guidance, is responsible for ensuring that all quality attributes for assigned programs are carefully monitored and satisfactorily controlled to comply with Company and customer contractual requirements, specifications and drawings.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Provide adequate oversight and control that assures all raw materials, component details and finished products in the supply chain supporting a given program are procured and/or manufactured in accordance with engineering and quality requirements. Manage supplier interactions, work with new product development programs, and ensure appropriate supplier compliance to Arrowhead and Customer quality requirements. Develop and clearly communicate Arrowhead expectations for product quality, product engineering requirements, quality performance, continuous improvement, quality systems, and process control to suppliers. Develop Supplier Improvement Plans, coach suppliers in best practices in quality systems, process controls methods, problem solving and statistical tools. Maintain Supplier KPI’s and provide regular reports on Supplier performance Conduct Supplier audits and qualification activities and maintain records of supplier qualification and approval/disapproval. Interact with suppliers and manufacturing support groups in the detection and resolution of quality problems.  Determine and implement effective correction actions as required to avoid repeat non-conformances.  Obtain any necessary MRB authorities Issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests, review and approve SCAR, coach suppliers when needed on good problem-solving methodologies. This job description is not all inclusive of all duties.  Other duties may be assigned.   Education and Experience   Requires B.A./B.S. degree, or at least three years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Quality Systems, or Supply Chain Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) is preferred.  Aerospace or Automotive experience preferred.   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Experience with APQP tools, including PFMEA, Control Plan, and Measurement System Analysis Experience with FAIR Experience with problem solving tools (8D, Practical Problem Solving) Understanding of Aerospace industry and associated regulatory requirements and standards (AS9100) Experience in New Product Introduction and interaction between Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain in product development Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings/blueprints. Sound organizational and analytical skills. Demonstrated strength in decision-making. Capable of multi-tasking with sufficient ease to meet multiple priorities and deadlines. Demonstrated effectiveness working across organizational levels. Ability to analyze and develop work instructions, to perform sound root cause analysis, and to perform process mapping. Proficient with manufacturing processes and controls. Must be accurate and detailed. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in use of computer applications including MS Office Suite     Supervisory Responsibilities   N/A   Physical Demands   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Lift up to 50 lbs. Push and pull 50 lbs. Bend Occasionally Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently Talk and Listen Frequently   Special Requirements   Travel Requirements – up to 25% travel to Supply Chain FAA-safety sensitive.  Employees are subject to a pre-employment drug screening for Marijuana (THC metabolite), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates and Phencyclidine (PCP); then random screenings for alcohol, Marijuana (THC metabolite), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates and Phencyclidine (PCP) after hire.     Limitations and Disclaimer   The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment and the content is subject to be changed, modified, or deleted at the discretion of the Company.  In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, the Company will make reasonable accommodations with those individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA. 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