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Supplier Quality Engineer I (UAV, Robotics)

Columbus Technologies
Thousand Oaks, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/25/2025
Overview

Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident

100% on site in Thousand Oaks Area

Fulltime Direct Employment
W2 with full benefits


The US base salary range for this full-time position is $61,111 - $86,625 bonus and benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.


Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) I interfaces with development and supplier engineering to provide materials and components for company product manufacturing. Communicates product specifications to suppliers and assesses supplier's ability to meet engineering and quality requirements. Evaluates suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation. Qualifies suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness. Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolves supplier-related problems as they occur. Develops and prioritizes an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met.


Responsibilities

  • Performs Quality and Process audits at suppliers to ensure quality systems and manufacturing processes are aligned with requirements for procured material
  • Participates in drawing reviews to ensure suppliers are provided know-how and understand requirements to assure successful product realization
  • Works as a member of team to realize cost reductions, product introductions and quality improvements
  • Consistently demonstrates knowledge of the use of quality improvements methodology such as SPC, Six Sigma, Poka-yoke, lean manufacturing and is skilled at reading and understanding engineering drawings/specifications and GD&T
  • Participates in Product Readiness Reviews (PRR), coordinates Final Inspection (sell-off) activities and functions as primary interface for DCMA/internal auditing
  • Demonstrates concise, clear and effective written & verbal communication skills to a diverse audience, including appropriate and professional interaction with external customers
  • Learns to apply professional concepts and applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues
  • Works on problems of limited scope, but demonstrates initiative in learning new skills and researching ways to work efficiently and streamline processes
  • Receives detailed instructions on assignments and scope of project work, while seeking guidance from fellow Supplier Quality Engineers
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
  • 0 - 2 years of equivalent experience in a progressive technical capacity in engineering in a manufacturing environment is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Basic knowledge of PPAP, APQP, SPC, quality systems AS9100, including supplier audit and evaluation techniques
  • Demonstrates strong proficiency using MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel) and the ability to lead effective meetings


Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

  • Bachelor's degree in related discipline is preferred
  • Demonstrates analytical approach to problem solving and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment as well as effective time management, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Works well with others and consistently demonstrates teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
  • Shares ideas and knowledge with others
  • Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
  • Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
  • Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
  • Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company


Physical Demands

  • Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
  • Regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)


Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class. EEO/AA/MFDV

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