Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!

About the role

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a leader in energetic system solutions offered to aerospace and defense customers for a wide array of applications. EBA&D products & capabilities set the U.S. standard and are highly sought after in the international community. EBAD seeks an accomplished engineer for the position of Supplier Quality Engineer reporting to the Manager, Supplier Development in our Moorpark, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Implement quality management plans.
• Tactical support with NCR (nonconformance report) closure, root cause and preventive actions.
• Supports Supplier selection.
• Perform Supplier Audits.
• ASL (Approved Supplier List) management.
• Utilize QA/QC tools for measuring supplier performance that affect our products and services.
• Measure and improve Supplier defect rates.

• Issue internal and external supplier Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA).
• Perform on-site source inspection.
• Pareto NCR data within the ERP to help determine systemic challenges.
• Work cross functionally within the Supply Chain, Engineering and Operations organizations to deliver conforming parts, on-time.
• Provides advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations.

• Drive improvements utilizing Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and Problem-solving tools.
• Analyze data effectively, summarize results, create reports, and use visual management tools effectively.
• Work with EBAD receiving inspection to identify and improve systemic supplier issues for acceptance of hardware.

Track action plans from supplier audits and assessments and monitor their activity for completion and correctness on a daily basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field of study required.
• Supply Chain experience is preferred.
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices, Problem Solving Skills and in-depth understanding ERP/MRP planning systems.
• Minimum of five (5) years of Quality Assurance experience.
• Experience with quality standards including AS9100, and NADCAP.

• Proficient interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Minimum of five years' experience Problem Solving, RCCA, five-why's.
• Strong skills in MS Windows, including World, PPT, Excel and Project.
• The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Excels in a dynamic work environment.
• Energetic, agile, and ability to work independently is a requirement.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50%.