Supplier Quality Engineer I - Contract

Position: Supplier Quality Engineer I,Req#: 20313-1
Location: Irvine, CA (100% onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months Contract with the possibility of extension

Job Description:

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support supplier and receiving inspection activities for qualifying components in support of development, transfer, and launch of new Aortic transcatheter valve replacement delivery system devices. We are seeking a strong, highly collaborative engineer with solid technical expertise who enjoys working in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, will have excellent communication skills, and demonstrated skills in data analysis and problem solving. Specific experience in component qualification, inspection method and fixture development, test method and process validation, statistical methods, ability to work with cross-functional partners is preferred.

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 0-2 years of experience required.

Skills

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
• Team player and detail oriented.
• Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
• Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).
• Previous experience with Supplier qualifications, PPAP, component qualification is prefered.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Development of component inspection methods and plans, test method validation, component capability assessment, and validation of supplier processes.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards. Support drawing reviews to ensure inspection DFX considerations are incorporated into designs
• Complete component qualification documentation and approval routing
• Support receiving inspection and component inspections for milestone builds. Manage investigation and risk-based escalation of non-conformance issues
• Support transfer of receiving inspection processes to other EW or supplier sites.