What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Engineer position at EchoStar Corporation?

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ : SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position will be located in our Germantown, MD location.

Responsibilities :

Working with suppliers of various mechanical components, to ensure compliance to HNS requirements and metrics.
Document & communicate issues using measurement, photographic and video equipment.
Work in a fast-paced production environment to provide technical support to Operations / Manufacturing personnel.
Working with potential new suppliers to survey their manufacturing capabilities including production processes to ensure products will meet PPM level quality standards.
Interaction and coordination with design engineering personnel to ensure smooth product transitions from development to high volume production.
Review potential supplier quality issues at incoming inspection, new product introductions, high volume production & customer returns.
Participate in MRB process to disposition non-conforming materials and will drive the associated 8D problem solving process.
Support Procurement through input to supplier selection, review of new cost reduced and alternate parts via the send-ahead process.
Participate in Concurrent Engineering (CE) Team meetings to communicate problems and work with Team to resolve issues.
Programming and Running Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM), both laser and touch probe.
Ability for occasional travel is required.

Basic Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field

3 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

Component engineering background.

Understanding of quality systems and processes such as ISO9001, AS9100D, SPC, PPAP and six sigma methodologies.

Effectively communicate with design engineers, manufacturing personnel and lead root cause and corrective action efforts

Quality background working with suppliers.

Technical knowledge of mechanical parts and assemblies, to lead efforts to improve quality and production test yields.

Familiarity with MiniTab statistical database tool or equivalent.

Fluent with GD&T callouts and requirements.

Experience with SAP is preferred.

Good communication skills, both verbal and written is a must.

Proficient in MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience with CMM software (PCDMIS), CAD (CREO or Solidworks), and CAM software (MasterCam) preferred.

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

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Compensation Range

Annual Salary : $77,500.00 - $97,000.00

EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all-from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

Financial : 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability

Work-Life Balance : Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)

Employee Incentives : Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet

Health : Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.

Salary : $77,500 - $97,000

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