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Stellant Systems Supplier Quality Manager in Torrance, California

Overview

Job Title: Supplier Quality Manager

Internal Job Title: Manager, Quality

Job Location: Torrance, CA

Salary: $150,000-$160,000/yr

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package from 1st day, Medical/dental/vision, 6% match on 401K, competitive PTO, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Stellant Systems, a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products where our technologies and products are unparalleled in the industry. We specialize in the manufacture of microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications, industrial and medical equipment, and radar; we are the only U.S. supplier of space-qualified Traveling Wave Tube and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Together, we form an invincible company.

As an employer of choice, our goal is to deliver an exceptional employee experience - we recruit diverse, high-performing talent to help our customers exceed their mission needs, which drives our employees to achieve their full potential.

Fundamental to our culture is our focus on core values, inclusivity in the work environment, and a unified dedication to continuous innovation and improvement. In order to serve our vast customer base ranging from the defense industry leaders, to the U.S. and allied militaries, and medical communities, we need the world’s most dedicated and talented people. If these types of projects excite you, we’d love for you to join our team and help us detect, protect, and connect.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Manager, Supplier Quality at our Torrance, California location to monitor and improve the quality of our operational processes and outputs. In this position, you will serve as the technical liaison between Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers to monitor Advanced Quality Planning, provide PPAP approval, resolve quality issues, and provide technical support.

  • Review and audit supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems

  • Perform routine surveillance audits and monitor supplier performance (KPI for Quality, including PPM and SCAR)

  • Anticipate potential failures due to design, manufacturability, and process control, and suggest and implement resolutions with suppliers

  • Implement and monitor the part qualification and certification process with selected suppliers

  • Determine root cause (8D process) of supplier quality problems, and implement effective and timely resolutions

  • Improve quality performance of suppliers by conducting workshops at supplier locations, providing technical assistance in developing a quality system, or providing other technical support as required

  • Ensure supplier understanding of product and PPAP submission requirements

  • Review and approve supplier quality plans on new part programs

  • Lead weekly supplier meetings and ensure supplier adherence to the APQP process

  • Conduct supplier part critical characteristics discussions and review required process controls

  • Review and approve tool, fixture, and part designs

  • Work with different tiers to ensure that deliverables are met

  • Requires approx. 30% travel to domestic and international suppliers

Qualifications

  • At least 9 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, quality, or engineering in an aerospace, automotive, or related environment is required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials, Business, Math, or Statistics is needed; advanced degree preferred

  • Understanding of AS9100 Quality System standards is necessary

  • Knowledge of AIAG standards is required: APQP and PPAP (all levels) requirements, including proficiency in FMEA, Control Plans, Flow Charts, R@R, SPC, MSA, Capacity Analysis, and GR&R

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required to establish effective working relationships with suppliers as well as personnel within the company.

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).

Job Locations US-CA-Torrance

ID 2024-1624

Category Operations and Quality

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Union No

Min USD $150,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $160,000.00/Yr.

Work Environment Onsite

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

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