Supplier Quality Engineer Ii/senior - Machining

Rocketlab

Long Beach, CA, United States
On-site
Gd&t and engineering drawing interpretation
Root cause resolution on assigned part issues
Dfm reviews
Serve as the technical point of contact for assigned parts and assemblies, solving emergent supplier quality challenges and mitigating risk to the manifest

Job Summary

  • Serve as the technical point of contact for assigned parts and assemblies, solving emergent supplier quality challenges and mitigating risk to the manifest.
  • Own production components and assemblies end-to-end - driving improvements in manufacturing methods, identifying new suppliers, and developing reliable rate-ramp processes.
  • Create and disposition Nonconformance tickets; coordinate rework, repair, or use-as-is dispositions with engineering.

Matching Summary

Serve as the technical point of contact for assigned parts and assemblies, solving emergent supplier quality challenges and mitigating risk to the manifest.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation
  • Root cause resolution on assigned part issues
  • DFM reviews
  • Supplier quality capability vetting
  • AS9100 quality management systems

Nice-to-have

  • CNC machining operations and review
  • Propulsion/fluid system component knowledge
  • Surface finish requirements
  • Thread standards and inspection
  • Cleanliness and FOD control
  • Welding familiarity
  • Stainless steel grade experience
  • Sheet metal forming familiarity

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in a regulated industry (Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, or similar)
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent
  • Prior experience in a supplier quality role
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a regulated industry (Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, or similar) for Senior role
  • Structured problem-solving experience using 8D, A3, or equivalent RCA methodology
  • Familiarity with statistical quality methods: SPC, process capability (Cp/Cpk), MSA/Gage R&R
  • Experience with PPAP and related elements: APQP, PFD, PFMEA, Control Plan, FAIR
  • Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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