Supplier Quality Engineer - Kirkland, WA

Radar Reinvented. · Echodyne offers the world's first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security o ...

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Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world's first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our fast-growing team.

Role Overview
Echodyne is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer with experience in PCB, PCBA and Manufacturing Radar systems to join its Quality team. You will be working in a fast-paced environment developing next generation RADAR systems. The Supplier Quality Engineer will ensure our supplied material and services meet product specifications throughout the selection, qualification, assembly, and post-market quality.
This position reports to the Director of QA and Regulatory Compliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in supplier selection, evaluation, and qualification process of potential new suppliers
• Ensure the proper validation of supplier processes and test methods and the product/process change management process
• Support first article inspection process along with measurement system analysis (MSA), and component qualification
• Maintain supplier part control plans with the assigned supplier
• Approve supplier manufacturing/test/inspection plans and procedures; perform periodic supplier audits and risk assessments as well as support new supplier development and commodity team strategies
• Work closely with tier one suppliers to sustain and improve component quality with tier 2 suppliers
• Impose supplier product/process change management process
• Ensure accurate and complete preparation of supplier quality engineering documents as required, including but not limited to component qualification/process validation plans, supplier audits/approvals, incoming inspection planning, and other miscellaneous quality documentation and records
• Support new supplier development and commodity team strategies
• Participate in design reviews with the development teams
• Automate supplier data collection and reporting; support any score carding activities
• Apply sound quality principles such as six sigma, lean, and statistical process control, to drive internal and supplier quality and process improvement
• Implement real-time work in process (WIP) and failure tracking process at supplier sites
• Establish component level ongoing reliability testing (ORT) at factory and drive quality improvement if required
• Correlate and standardize test and inspection processes as required
• Drive failure analysis and corrective actions/supplier corrective action requests (SCAR) within assigned suppliers/commodities and supplier related NCRs and CAPAs.
• Support non-conforming material processes as well as approved supplier list (ASL) sign off procedures
• Maintain 100% compliance to Echodyne processes and procedures
• May participate in definition of critical-to-quality/process/function parameters for critical components/sub-systems
• Other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience with PCBs/PCBAs and Manufacturing processes to be able to assist with technical reviews with suppliers and design engineers
• Maintain supplier scorecards and metrics for measuring supplier performance of our key suppliers
• Ability to travel up to 30%
• Ability to lead and conduct supplier audits and represent Echodyne Quality
• Skilled at defining, documenting and leading Quality processes
• Proficient with process control analysis at suppliers
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups

Desired Skills / Experience
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)

• 3+ years' of directly relevant experience
• Advanced degree (MS and/or MBA)
• Prior experience working with electrical, mechanical, and/or electro-mechanical commodities
• ASQ certified quality auditor (CQA) and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Ability to work with minor guidance and under pressure
• General statistical quality tools knowledge with process capability; demonstrated ability to apply six sigma and statistical quality control methodologies in both Supplier Corrective Actions and Manufacturing NCRS and CAPAs.
• Knowledge of specification development, industry standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), etc.
• ISO 9001/AS9100 Lead Auditor certification
• Demonstrated ability to drive and deliver innovative, effective and timely solutions
• Strong oral and written communication/presentations skills
• Build collaborative relationships both internally and externally

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering (electrical, mechanical, material science), technical science (radar systems), or equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience
• 3+ years' directly relevant experience, with a minimum of 2 years of recent prior experience in a high-tech environment
• 3+ years' experience working within a Quality Management System

Echodyne's technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant's eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.
WHAT WE OFFER
The pay range for this position is $104,030 - $155,869 annually.

This is an exempt role.

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that's a great fit for you
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units)

• Generous Benefits:

• Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you

• Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA

• Virtual Care – 98Point6

• Employee Assistance Program

• Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)

• Travel Assistance Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.