Senior Supplier Quality Engineer II
Core
Ensuring quality requirements for procured parts, services, and processes are achieved for rocket and satellite programs by acting as a liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Role type
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer II
Builds
Rocket Lab's Electron rockets, Neutron launch vehicle, and satellite components/payloads
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
GD&T, engineering drawing interpretation, 8D/A3 root cause analysis, AS9100 quality management systems, PPAP/APQP/PFMEA/Control Plan, MRP/ERP systems, statistical quality methods (SPC, Cp/Cpk, MSA)
Preferred skills
PCB/PCBA electronics processes (SMT, wave soldering, conformal coating), IPC standards fluency (A-600, A-610, 7711/21, 6012), failure analysis (SEM/EDS, cross-sectioning), counterfeit parts mitigation (AS5553, AS6081), NADCAP Electronics accreditation, Six Sigma/Lean
Technologies
Jira, Confluence, Power BI, MRP/ERP systems
Responsibilities
Serve as technical point of contact for assigned parts and assemblies, conduct DFM reviews, partner with procurement to vet suppliers, author and flow down specifications, drive root cause resolution on part issues, create and disposition Nonconformance tickets, lead containment activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC