Supplier Quality Control Analyst (Sunnyvale, CA)

Supplier Quality Control Analyst Sr. (Sunnyvale, CA)

This position will support various projects as a Supplier Quality Analyst. The Supplier Quality (SQ) Analyst is responsible for assuring contracted material and accompanying documentation conforms to Purchase Order (PO) requirements.

The SQ Analyst interprets part description and Purchase Order data to determine requirements, selects the appropriate inspection plan, then performs and defines hardware inspection.

SQ Analyst duties include:

Analyzing specifications and certifications for conformity
• Developing and executing inspection plans
• Devising and implementing quality procedures
• Communicating technical details, both verbally and in writing, with engineering, suppliers and program managers
• Recognizing and resolving emergent quality issues
• Other duties as assigned

This position is on-site in Sunnyvale, California and may require travel up to 25% of the time.

Required:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, quality analysis, material inspection or operations
• Previous experience interpreting contractual requirements, manufacturing drawings, military or commercial specifications and test reports
• Experience in using precision measuring tools
• Proficient in MS-Office and related software

Preferred:

• Previous experience with Manufacturing Resources and Planning databases such as Microsoft Projects and workflow management
• Proficiency in inspection of concentrated disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, materials, valves
• Previous experience with NDT methods and inspection criteria
• Trade school experience, a technical degree or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with quality systems ISO 9001, AS 9100 or similar.

Desired Core Values and Proven Professional Attributes:

• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Responsible and dependable
• Focused and detail oriented
• Organized and prepared
• Adaptable and trainable
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Demonstrate strong independent management skills
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and contribute to corrective/preventive action development.