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Firestorm · 1 day ago

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$142K/yr - $176K/yr

7+ years exp

Firestorm is a company focused on revolutionizing defense solutions through innovative technologies. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for building a reliable supply base, ensuring that all materials and components meet stringent quality and regulatory standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support production goals.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Drones

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the supplier quality management system including audits, quality flow-down requirements, scorecards, and corrective actions

Evaluate and qualify new suppliers through assessments, audits, and technical reviews

Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, and New Product Introduction teams to gather product requirements and ensure that appropriate quality specifications are communicated to suppliers

Review first piece samples and first article submissions with Engineering and NPI teams as part of the supplier qualification process

Establish and lead the defect management and corrective action process for supplied product non-conformities

Support NPI projects by ensuring supplier readiness and effective supplier quality planning

Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement activities into future NPI programs

Provide training and guidance on supplier quality practices to cross-functional teams

Qualification

Supplier Quality ManagementFMEAsControl PlansISO 9001 CertificationRoot Cause AnalysisAudit CredentialsMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline

7+ years of progressive experience in quality and manufacturing

U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Willingness & ability to travel up to 40% of the time throughout calendar year

Demonstrated experience with FMEAs, control plans, PPAPs, and ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100 quality systems

Audit credentials such as ASQ CQA or ISO 9001 or AS9100 auditor certification

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong background in root cause analysis tools including 8D, 5 Why, and DMAIC

Excellent communication abilities and effective cross-functional collaboration skills

Solid working knowledge of aerospace or industrial quality, inspection, and audit systems and familiarity with quality engineering techniques such as ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9102, AS9145, and ASQ CQE

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Clear and professional communication with technical and non-technical users

Preferred

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline

Experience with Costpoint ERP and Arena PLM

Prior experience in an early-stage, high-growth tech or hardware startup environment

Ability to influence change and adapt quality processes as business needs evolve

Demonstrated ability to manage complex, fast-paced operations in a dynamic environment

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals

Equity grants for new hires

Unlimited PTO

Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November, & December.

Generous Parental Leave

Lifestyle Spending Account

FSA

DCFSA

HSA

Hospital Indemnity insurance

Critical Illness insurance

Accident insurance

Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.

Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.