Supplier Quality Engineer I/ii - Pcba

Rocket Lab

Long Beach, CA, United States
On-site
Supplier quality challenges
Drive supplier improvement
Root cause resolution
Rocket Lab is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer I/II for its Long Beach, CA location, focusing on ensuring the quality of procured parts and services, particularly in PCBA. The role involves liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage quality standards and drive improvements

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.
  • Rocket Lab offers a robust benefits package including top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, and access to a 401(k) plan with company match.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Rocket Lab is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer I/II for its Long Beach, CA location, focusing on ensuring the quality of procured parts and services, particularly in PCBA. The role involves liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage quality standards and drive improvements.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supplier quality challenges
  • Drive supplier improvement
  • Root cause resolution
  • AS9100 quality management systems
  • Statistical quality methods

Nice-to-have

  • NADCAP special process requirements
  • Six Sigma or Lean
  • Jira, Confluence, and Power BI

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field
  • Prior experience in a supplier quality role
  • Proficiency with GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation
  • Experience in a regulated industry (Aerospace, Medical, Automotive)
  • Structured problem-solving experience (8D, A3)
  • Experience with PPAP and related elements

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