Title: Principle Supplier Technical Engineer
Location: San Diego, CA
Duration: Direct hire, full time
Schedule: Onsite 5x/week (can earn hybrid schedule)
Pay: $140,000-$160,000/year
Job Description:
We are looking for a Supplier Technical Engineer (STE) to join the PSO Equipment Supply Chain. This position provides leadership in resolution of quality problems associated with purchased materials and engineering issues. As the STE at this facility, you would:
We are looking for a Supplier Technical Engineer (STE) to join the Sand Castings Supply Chain.
As the STE at this facility you would:
- Have technical accountability for the assigned purchase parts from NPI (initial concept) through the product life cycle, including all aspects of quality management.
- Have extensive technical knowledge in Sand Castings and relevant Machining processes.
- Be able to understand top supplier technical issues and provide ideas and solution to resolve the most complex and challenging problems.
- Be the “charter part” technical engineer for make complete purchased parts.
- Be responsible for communication of technical requirements with Supplier, design/drawing review, Configuration Management input, perform Baan functions, tooling management, Q-Notes, etc.
- Monitor supplier quality performance data and trends and collaborate with the Sourcing Specialist and Buyer to develop and implement strategies for supplier performance improvements, leveraging root cause analysis and corrective and preventative action methodologies.
- Provide input into casting, brazing and machining supplier selection process as a technical subject matter expert including participation on survey teams, collaboration with Sourcing Specialists and Buyers in supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing evaluation.
- Coordinate with engineering personnel on matters regarding Concurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD), New Product Introduction (NPI), and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI).
- Participate in design and process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Lead the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and develops the FAPITP (First Article Production Inspection Test Plan) with initial input from Design Engineering
- Work with Design Engineering to disposition Reject Notices (RNs) and Request for Technical Authorization (RTAs).
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical subject with 5 – 7+ years of experience
- Engineering practices & process planning (interpretation of drawings, tooling concepts, NDT, Functional Test, etc.)
- Project Management experience (tools and techniques of 6 Sigma methodology - Black Belt or Green Belt Training complete)
- Experience with Sand Castings and applicable Machining Processes
- Familiarity with quality management principles
Preferred Qualifications:
- Highest level of ethics and professionalism
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills, ability to use and communicate statistical and problem-solving tools including root cause analysis and corrective action skills
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles as applied by our Suppliers