Supplier Quality Engineer III

Los Angeles, CA
October 16, 2024
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Job Description

Honeybee Robotics, a Blue Origin Company, has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years, establishing ourselves as pioneers in developing novel exploration systems for the most extreme planetary environments. At our Southern California location, we look to “Touch Life” by supporting planetary science, including every NASA Mars rover since Spirit and Opportunity. We aim to “Mine the Sky” through the development of practical In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) solutions. We search for technically brilliant individuals in engineering, software, and support fields who take ownership of their work, enjoy collaborating in teams, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

Honeybee Robotics is seeking a Quality Engineer to provide organizational support for customer programs and supplier quality requirements. Passion for our mission and vision is absolutely required. If you have direct experience with Supplier Quality organizations, either as a customer or supplier, and a thorough understanding of supply base quality related topics, let us know!

Responsibilities:

  • Establish a robust, objective, documented supplier qualification process.
  • Evaluate suitability and stability of current and potential mechanical, avionics, and electrical equipment suppliers regarding quality and technical capability.
  • Lead suppliers through resolving discrepancies, including corrective and preventive actions as well as recovery plans.
  • Implement an approach to minimize the risk taken when the company transfers work to external vendors.
  • Support program reviews with key suppliers to ensure understanding of long-term business objectives.
  • Communicate supplier performance to senior management.
  • Participate in supplier pre-ship reviews, quality audits, hardware acceptance and corrective actions.
  • Focus on nonconformance reduction activities.
  • Perform source inspection activities at supplier locations as needed.
  • Foster relationships with existing and potential suppliers with regular communication.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree in either engineering, science, or manufacturing processes.
  • 10+ years’ industry experience in a manufacturing field with at least 5 years in a supplier quality engineering role.
  • Technical background and experience with one or more of the following aerospace commodities: avionics, electronics, and PCB assembly practices.
  • Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time and have a valid driver’s license.
  • Quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Self-initiation and excellent time management skills.
  • Competency to stay closely connected to your leadership structure and operational customers while working remotely.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Relevant experience in transitioning a product from development, through production to operations.
  • Relevant experience in performing supplier source inspections.
  • Relevant experience in AS9100 auditing.
  • Relevant experience with GIDEP.
  • IPC certifications/endorsements.
  • American Society of Quality, Certified Quality Engineer certification.
  • Six Sigma Green, Black Belt or comparable certification.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Employee Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short and long-term disability.
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting and a 4.5% company match (100% on the first 3% and 50% on the next 3%)
  • Education Reimbursement for certificate, undergraduate, and graduate programs
  • Paid Time Off includes 4 weeks per year, paid parental leave, two floating, and 11 company holidays.

See your work make an impact on some of the most exciting space missions. Work alongside with the best and the brightest, including our partners across the aerospace industry. In a few short years, your contributions will allow you to point to Mars, the Moon, or Saturn’s moon Titan, and say, “I did that!”

Applicants for employment at Honeybee Robotics, LLC must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Honeybee Robotics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.