Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Echodyne is seeking a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer with experience in PCB, PCBA and Radar systems to join its Quality team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in supplier selection, evaluation, and qualification process of potential new suppliers
• Ensure the proper validation of supplier processes and test methods and the product/process change management process 
• Manage first article inspection process along with measurement system analysis (MSA), and component qualification 
• Manage and maintain supplier part control plans with the assigned supplier 
• Approve supplier manufacturing/test/inspection plans and procedures; perform periodic supplier audits and risk assessments as well as support new supplier development and commodity team strategies 
• Work closely with tier one suppliers to sustain and improve component quality with tier 2 suppliers 
• Impose supplier product/process change management process 
• Ensure accurate and complete preparation of supplier quality engineering documents as required, including but not limited to component qualification/process validation plans, supplier audits/approvals, incoming inspection planning, and other miscellaneous quality documentation and records 
• Support new supplier development and commodity team strategies 
• Participate in design reviews with the development teams 
• Automate supplier data collection and reporting; support any score carding activities 
• Apply sound quality principles such as six sigma, lean, and statistical process control, to drive internal and supplier quality and process improvement 
• Implement real-time work in process (WIP) and failure tracking process at supplier sites 
• Establish component level ongoing reliability testing (ORT) at factory and drive quality improvement if required 
• Correlate and standardize test and inspection processes as required 
• Drive failure analysis and corrective actions/supplier corrective action requests (SCAR) within assigned suppliers/commodities and manufacturing-related NCRs and CAPAs. 
• Support non-conforming material processes as well as approved supplier list (ASL) sign off procedures 
• Maintain 100% compliance to Echodyne processes and procedures 
• May participate in definition of critical-to-quality/process/function parameters for critical components/sub-systems 
• Other related duties as assigned 

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience with PCBs and PCBAs and be able to assist with technical reviews with suppliers and design engineers 
• Maintain supplier scorecards and metrics for measuring supplier performance of our key suppliers 
• Ability to travel up to 30% 
• Ability to lead and conduct supplier audits and represent Echodyne Quality 
• Skilled at defining, documenting and leading Quality processes 
• Proficient with process control analysis at suppliers 
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups 

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE 
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills) 

• 5+ years’ of directly relevant experience 
• Advanced degree (MS and/or MBA) 
• Prior experience working with electrical, mechanical, and/or electro-mechanical commodities 
• ASQ certified quality auditor (CQA) and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification 
• Ability to work with minor guidance and under pressure 
• General statistical quality tools knowledge with process capability; demonstrated ability to apply six sigma and statistical quality control methodologies in both Supplier Corrective Actions and Manufacturing NCRS and CAPAs. 
• Knowledge of specification development, industry standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), etc. 
• ISO 9001/AS9100 Lead Auditor certification 
• Demonstrated ability to drive and deliver innovative, effective and timely solutions 
• Strong oral and written communication/presentations skills 
• Build collaborative relationships both internally and externally 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field (electrical, mechanical, material science), technical science (radar systems), or equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience 
• Minimum of 5 years’ directly relevant experience, with a minimum of 2 years of recent prior experience in a high-tech environment 
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working within a Quality Management System 

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. 

WHAT WE OFFER
The pay range for this position is $121,100 - $181,600 annually.Our comprehensive benefits package currently includes:

• Incentive stock options
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage benefits for employee and family members
• Unlimited vacation, 12 paid sick days, and 9 paid holidays
• Company paid disability, life insurance, employee assistance program and travel insurance
• 401k Plan