Senior Supply Quality Engineer

Posted on Oct 4, 2024 by CAES
Lansdale, PA
Research
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
About Us:

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives.  Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities?  Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement?  Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment?  One that values YOU.  Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Overview:

HOW TO SUCCEED

As the Supplier Quality Engineer you will be responsible for supporting Supply Chain in a fast-paced work environment and providing engineering guidance on supplier manufacturability, quality, and delivery concerns that will help meet our supply chain needs. This role will also be strategic in the growth of the Supplier Quality Engineering department for all of Mission Systems.  A team player who supports the shared success of the team. You’ll use your skills to work on Medium to High Complexity Hardware, working under limited supervision. This position is onsite in Lansdale when not traveling, will support the other Mission Systems sites.

Responsibilities:

Perform site audits for new suppliers, on a recurring basis for existing suppliers, and during any critical supplier issues (audits may include a review and assessment of supplier processes and compliance to company, government, and federal manufacturing standards)

Provide technical support to suppliers to quickly resolve any technical, schedule, logistical, or quality issues to support on-time shipments and production at CAES

Support the Grow-Maintain-Exit supply chain strategy by providing technical insight on current suppliers and evaluating potential new suppliers that can exceed current supplier performance

Support New Product Introductions at existing suppliers or transition or existing products to new suppliers

Evaluate supplier metrics on a monthly basis to uncover trending issues and proactively improve supplier performance

Manage First Articles from suppliers including on-site support (if necessary) and support Receiving Inspection and production through the First Article validation process

Participate and/or lead weekly supplier calls for critical suppliers or projects as required. Work with Supply Chain to manage suppliers’ action items, quality, and delivery

Support Receiving Inspection for any nonconformances identified for received material. Issue and manage SCARs as necessary.

Review Supplier Quality Engineering and Supply Chain processes to identify opportunities for process improvement, streamlining, and standardization between CAES sites. Promote sharing of best practices, inter-site coordination, and process sharing to foster a cohesive wide Supplier Quality Engineering team.

Support higher-level initiatives regarding Supply Chain and Supplier Quality Engineering strategy

25-50% travel  is required, but may be higher depending on program, supplier, or internal needs

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Minimum:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or equivalent), and minimum 5 years' experience as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment or Master's Degree in Engineering (or equivalent) and minimum 3 years' experience as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment

Ability to visit key suppliers (approx. 25 – 50% travel)

Experience with MS Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point)

This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred: 

BS or BA degree typically required in a related field of study, with minimum 8 years' in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment, or MS or MA degree in a related field of study, with minimum 5 years' in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment

Proven technical experience in SMT, PWB manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, microelectronics, machining, and/or electro-mechanical assemblies

Experience using ERP systems

Aerospace or Defense Experience

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques and principles

Supplier quality experience

Continuous environment experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Active Security clearance

Salary Range: $93,495.00 - $(phone number removed) (Lansdale PA)annually. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as business results.

Employment Transparency:

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Other benefits include:

Comprehensive PTO, Paid Vacation and Paid Family Leave Programs.

Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement

9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule

Tailored Management/Leadership Training

Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry.  From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email

Reference: 203266877

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Senior Supply Quality Engineer

Posted on Oct 4, 2024 by CAES

Lansdale, PA
Research
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
About Us:

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives.  Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities?  Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement?  Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment?  One that values YOU.  Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Overview:

HOW TO SUCCEED

As the Supplier Quality Engineer you will be responsible for supporting Supply Chain in a fast-paced work environment and providing engineering guidance on supplier manufacturability, quality, and delivery concerns that will help meet our supply chain needs. This role will also be strategic in the growth of the Supplier Quality Engineering department for all of Mission Systems.  A team player who supports the shared success of the team. You’ll use your skills to work on Medium to High Complexity Hardware, working under limited supervision. This position is onsite in Lansdale when not traveling, will support the other Mission Systems sites.

Responsibilities:

Perform site audits for new suppliers, on a recurring basis for existing suppliers, and during any critical supplier issues (audits may include a review and assessment of supplier processes and compliance to company, government, and federal manufacturing standards)

Provide technical support to suppliers to quickly resolve any technical, schedule, logistical, or quality issues to support on-time shipments and production at CAES

Support the Grow-Maintain-Exit supply chain strategy by providing technical insight on current suppliers and evaluating potential new suppliers that can exceed current supplier performance

Support New Product Introductions at existing suppliers or transition or existing products to new suppliers

Evaluate supplier metrics on a monthly basis to uncover trending issues and proactively improve supplier performance

Manage First Articles from suppliers including on-site support (if necessary) and support Receiving Inspection and production through the First Article validation process

Participate and/or lead weekly supplier calls for critical suppliers or projects as required. Work with Supply Chain to manage suppliers’ action items, quality, and delivery

Support Receiving Inspection for any nonconformances identified for received material. Issue and manage SCARs as necessary.

Review Supplier Quality Engineering and Supply Chain processes to identify opportunities for process improvement, streamlining, and standardization between CAES sites. Promote sharing of best practices, inter-site coordination, and process sharing to foster a cohesive wide Supplier Quality Engineering team.

Support higher-level initiatives regarding Supply Chain and Supplier Quality Engineering strategy

25-50% travel  is required, but may be higher depending on program, supplier, or internal needs

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Minimum:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or equivalent), and minimum 5 years' experience as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment or Master's Degree in Engineering (or equivalent) and minimum 3 years' experience as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment

Ability to visit key suppliers (approx. 25 – 50% travel)

Experience with MS Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point)

This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred: 

BS or BA degree typically required in a related field of study, with minimum 8 years' in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment, or MS or MA degree in a related field of study, with minimum 5 years' in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment

Proven technical experience in SMT, PWB manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, microelectronics, machining, and/or electro-mechanical assemblies

Experience using ERP systems

Aerospace or Defense Experience

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques and principles

Supplier quality experience

Continuous environment experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Active Security clearance

Salary Range: $93,495.00 - $(phone number removed) (Lansdale PA)annually. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as business results.

Employment Transparency:

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Other benefits include:

Comprehensive PTO, Paid Vacation and Paid Family Leave Programs.

Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement

9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule

Tailored Management/Leadership Training

Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry.  From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email

Reference: 203266877

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