
Staff Supplier Quality Engineer
Hollister, CAJob$125–232K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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The Staff Supplier Quality Engineer leads supplier compliance activities, including evaluations, risk assessments, audits, process improvement, feedback resolution, monitoring, and change requests. The role works with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, inspection, and purchasing teams to resolve supplier issues and improve quality. It also supports supplier development, investigations, corrective actions, and control planning, while mentoring junior quality engineers and influencing production and management stakeholders.
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Full job description
Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer - Staff
Department: Quality
Reports To: Supplier Quality Supervisor
Responsibilities:
The Staff Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for leading compliance activities at all PacSci’s suppliers. These activities include but are not limited to the following activities at a Supplier:
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Supplier evaluations
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Supplier Risk Assessments
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Supplier Process Audits
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Supplier Process Control/Improvement
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Supplier Feedback Resolution
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PPAP’s
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Supplier Monitoring
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Supplier Scorecards and necessary actions
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Supplier Change Requests (VIR)
The candidate must be able to quickly analyze root cause failure modes, develop and use standard RCCA tools to document and eliminate failure modes to prevent reoccurrence. Candidate must be able to influence and motivate internal and external owners needed to own and resolve supplier issues. Candidate must have demonstrated ability to mentor and train junior SQE’s. Candidate must have demonstrated experience influencing all levels of production and management to drive positive change. Candidates should have proven success across multiple commodities (electrical, mechanical, extrusion, molding, etc.…..)
The SQE is expected to be closely involved with internal core functions including Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Development, Strategic Sourcing, Quality Inspection, and Purchasing. Demonstrated skills include:
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Lead new and current Supplier evaluations, owning a compliance pass/fail/improve assessment.
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Generate program quality metrics (PPM, Non-conformances, SCARs, etc.).
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Demonstrated ability to perform and teach Corrective Action Problem Solving Process (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, etc.), Six Sigma methodologies and Lean principles.
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Identify “data” needed to make value add decisions for the business.
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Prepare quality reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and making recommendations.
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Participate in Failure Review Board activities.
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Support Supplier Development Engineering when vendor hardware/component discrepancies are discovered.
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Attend start of shift meetings in the areas in which the SQE supports; attend in-person daily management meetings and in-person required training sessions
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Responsible for contributing to non-conforming investigations and providing SME knowledge of suppliers’ products and processes.
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Collaborating on Inspection Plans and Reports (IP&R’s).
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Generate control plans for product and work with Manufacturing Engineering to incorporate the plans into build/component documentation.
Qualifications – External/internal:
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Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical software.
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ASQ certification is a plus.
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Lead Auditor certification is a plus.
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Strong oral and written communication skills.
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Knowledge of PFMEAs, control builds and SPC required.
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Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process is a plus.
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Hands on use of 8D, Ishikawa templates, 3D, 5-Whys tools.
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Training and mentoring experience for Operators, QE/CQE/SQE’s.
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
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Minimum of 10-20 years’ experience in a QMS controlled production environment. (AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO13485)
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Experience in ordnance and use of energetic materials, powders/propellants is a plus.
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Non-degreed applicants can be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for possible acceptance based upon related work experience.
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Demonstrated ability to independently assess Supplier issue(s) and develop action plans proportionate to business impact.
Working Conditions:
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Ability to travel, as needed to solve Supplier issues.
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Ability to work safely in work environments outside of PacSci EMC.
Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
About PacSci EMC
Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com .
PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
125,160 178,800 232,440
Is this role subject to ITAR?
The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.
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