Sr Engineer, Supplier Quality

REINVENTING RADAR

Radar is a ubiquitous sensor that uniquely enables machine platforms to sense its surroundings and conditions. But not all radar is equal. Echodyne’s MESA technology creates breakthrough radars for a range of existing and new applications in multiple markets. Our brand is built on engineering excellence and products the outperform the competition, and markets are taking notice. We need your energy to continue our market expansion.

Echodyne is seeking a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer with experience in PCB, PCBA and Radar systems to join its team. You will be working in a fast-paced environment developing next generation RADAR systems.  The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer will ensure our supplied material and services meet product specifications throughout the selection, qualification, assembly, and post-market quality.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in supplier selection, evaluation, and qualification process of potential new suppliers
• Ensure the proper validation of supplier processes and test methods and the product/process change management process
• Manage first article inspection process along with measurement system analysis (MSA), component qualification, and process validation including manufacturing process verification if required
• Own and maintain supplier part control plans
• Approve supplier manufacturing/test/inspection plans and procedures; perform periodic supplier audits and risk assessments as well as support new supplier development and commodity team strategies
• Work closely with tier one suppliers to sustain and improve component quality with tier 2 suppliers
• Impose supplier product/process change management process
• Ensure accurate and complete preparation of supplier quality engineering documents as required, including but not limited to component qualification/process validation plans, supplier audits/approvals, incoming inspection planning, and other miscellaneous quality documentation and records
• Support new supplier development and commodity team strategies
• Participate in design reviews with the development teams
• Automate supplier data collection and reporting; support any score carding activities
• Apply sound quality principles such as six sigma, lean, and statistical process control, to drive internal and supplier quality and process improvement
• Implement real-time work in process (WIP) and failure tracking process at supplier sites
• Establish component level ongoing reliability testing (ORT) at factory and drive quality improvement if required
• Correlate and standardize test and inspection processes as required
• Drive failure analysis and corrective actions/supplier corrective action requests (SCAR) within assigned suppliers/commodities and Manufacturing related NCRs and CAPAs.
• Support non-conforming material processes as well as approved supplier list (ASL) sign off procedures
• Maintain 100% compliance to Echodyne processes and procedures
• May participate in definition of critical-to-quality/process/function parameters for critical components/sub-systems
• Other related duties as assigned

Required skills / experience:

• Extensive experience with PCBs and PCBAs and be able to assist with technical reviews with suppliers and design engineers
• Establish supplier scorecard and metrics for measuring supplier performance
• Ability to travel up to 30%
• Ability to lead and conduct supplier audits
• Skilled at defining, documenting and leading Quality processes
• Proficient with process control analysis at suppliers
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups

Desired skills / experience (looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills):

• 5 years’ of directly relevant experience
• Advanced degree (MS and/or MBA)
• Prior experience working with electrical, mechanical, and/or electro-mechanical commodities
• ASQ certified quality auditor (CQA) and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Ability to work with minor guidance and under pressure
• General statistical quality tools knowledge with process capability; demonstrated ability to apply six sigma and statistical quality control methodologies in both Supplier Corrective Actions and Manufacturing NCRS and CAPAs.
• Knowledge of specification development, industry standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), etc.
• ISO/AS9100 Lead Auditor certification
• Demonstrated ability to drive and deliver innovative, effective and timely solutions

• Strong oral and written communication/presentations skills
• Build collaborative relationships both internally and externally

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering (electrical, mechanical, material science), technical science (radar systems), or equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience
• 5 years’ directly relevant experience, with a minimum of 2 years of recent prior experience in a high-tech environment
• 4 years’ experience working within a Quality Management System

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

What We Offer:

• Incentive stock options.
• Multiple medical, dental and vision plans to choose from; select the ones that are right for you.
• Company paid disability and life insurance.
• Flexible time off – Generous paid time off as long as business objectives are being met; paid office closure days and sick leave.
• Lots of healthy snack options.
• Locker rooms/showers.
• Fun company events.
• Discounts on cell phone service, computers, movie tickets, travel and more.

Echodyne is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.