What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Specialist position at Pioneer Circuits Inc.?
About Pioneer Circuits
Since its establishment in 1981, Pioneer Circuits has been leading the way in technology solutions for mission-critical systems. As the leading, privately held U.S. manufacturer of innovative high-performance flexible circuit boards, we are dedicated to the design, production, and assembly of advanced printed circuit board assembly (PCBAs) technology solutions.
We develop cutting-edge solutions that explore new frontiers, serve and protect our armed forces and allies, safeguard national security against evolving threats, and propel advancements in hypersonic technology.
Our customers include some of the largest aerospace and defense companies like RTX, Lockheed Martin, GE Aerospace, NASA, JPL, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing.
About the Opportunity
The Supplier Quality Specialist is responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of supplies, services and materials used in manufacturing or production processes, including equipment calibration services. Their primary role is to assess and maintain the quality standards of incoming services, materials, components, and products from suppliers.
What You'll Do:
- Quality Assurance: Receiving Inspection point of contact. Ensuring supplier receives and meets applicable QMS and order specific flow down requirements, establishing and implementing quality control procedures, inspection protocols, and testing methods to verify the quality and conformity of incoming supplies and services. Includes documentation of Receiving Inspection activities in ProCIM (ERP).
- Supplier Audits: Conducting audits of suppliers' facilities and quality control processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality requirements.
- Supplier Evaluation: Assessing and assisting with supplier selection based on their quality management systems, manufacturing processes, and product quality capabilities.
- Quality Metrics: Developing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and track supplier performance, material non-conformance rates, services, and overall supply quality.
- Issue Resolution: Collaborating with suppliers to address quality issues, non-conformances, and deviations, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to prevent recurrence.
- Continuous Improvement: Driving continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain by identifying areas for enhancement, optimizing processes, and implementing best practices.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of supplier performance, quality incidents, and inspection results, generating reports, and providing data-driven insights to stakeholders.
- Calibration Services: Generating a list of all equipment due calibrations using Calibration 2000 software and ensure calibration is performed on all equipment per schedule and is properly labeled.
- Schedule Coordination: Coordinating calibration schedules with vendors, confirm equipment location and escort calibration technician to perform service.
- Record Maintenance: Managing the approved vendor list and ensures vendor certificates are current; update the calibration status database, maintain records, and generate a monthly calibration status report for management.
- Works with Quality team to prepare for all customer and third-party audits including ISO, AS9100, NADCAP and DLA.
What You'll Bring:
- 3 to 5 years of comparable industry experience (preferred)
- Quality Assurance Practices: Strong knowledge of quality assurance principles, practices, and methodologies, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), statistical process control (SPC), and non-conformance management.
- Problem-solving and Analytical Skills: Proficient in problem-solving techniques and analytical methods to identify root causes of quality issues, analyze data, and implement effective solutions. This includes a strong attention to detail and the ability to work with complex data sets.
- Communication and Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders effectively. The ability to collaborate and work in a team-oriented environment is important for successful supplier quality management.
- Working knowledge of PCB manufacturing, electronics assembly
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 standards and practices
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma (GED) Required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (QA, Engineering, Supply Chain Management) Preferred
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime as needed
- Weekends as needed
Work Setting:
- On-site only
Job Type: Full-time
The actual compensation offered is based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant business considerations.
Pioneer Circuits provides a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time roles, encompassing healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Additionally, employees enjoy paid vacation, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan company match, along with various voluntary benefits options.
This is an ITAR-controlled facility. As such, all applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Employment eligibility will be verified through the E-Verify system as part of the hiring process.
Pioneer Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
