Supplier Quality Engineer

Marotta Controls

paid holidays, 401(k)

United States, New Jersey, Montville

Nov 12, 2024

Position:
Supplier Quality Engineer

Location:

Montville, NJ

Job Id:
1654-570-25-NB

# of Openings:
2

Job Summary/purpose of the position:

Come grow with Marotta, named one of New Jersey's Top Workplaces for the third year running and a Top Workplace USA for 2024. You will have room to grow and be a part of an exciting team, all within a warm and welcoming environment. With compressed work week and hybrid work schedule options, Marotta values their employees.

We specialize in the design, development, and production of precision control components and systems. Founded in 1943, Marotta has been at the forefront of Aerospace & Defense milestones for over 80 years from breaking the sound barrier on the Bell X-1 and landing the first man on the moon to playing a critical role on today's advanced U.S Navy platforms as well as the emerging commercial Space industry.

Our products and expertise range from high performance valves to complete sub-systems that integrate electronic controls, actuators, and power conversion systems. We have received over 200 patents for our technologies and support the most demanding applications found on military aircraft, tactical systems, submarines, surface ships, satellites, and space launch vehicles. Our teams have repeatedly been recognized for outstanding performance by some of the most prestigious organizations in the world including The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, NASA & Northrop Grumman.

Supplier Quality Engineering (Power and Actuation Systems)

Multiple Roles (Mid-Level to Senior)

Location: Parsippany, NJ

In-Person

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) position is responsible to develop positive, partner-oriented relationships with members of MCI's Supply Chain to continuously improve and monitor supplier performance through auditing and the application of quality tools and performance metrics. The SQE must be a self-motivated individual who possess the ability to analyze, organize, plan and prioritize assignments/tasks to achieve desired results. This position requires effective interaction with a broad spectrum of people to successfully support operations, customer requirements and the corporate strategic vision.

Job Specification

Essential job functions and responsibilities
Identify improvement projects and manages cross functional implementation to improve supply chain performance
Promote the use of Quality tools and continuous improvement techniques at suppliers to reduce variability, achieve process control and improve the overall quality of processes, systems and MCI's product(s)/materials.
Develop positive relationships and effective lines of communication with suppliers (partnership-oriented)
Train suppliers to effectively execute Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR), Quality Alerts, Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA) implementation, change control and root cause analysis
Perform periodic audits and evaluate Supplier Quality Systems/processes and flow down of customer requirements to assure conformance to requirements.
Collect and evaluate supplier quality data and performance metrics to manage the Supply Chain score card system.
Recommend suppliers for qualification and/or disqualification based on quality performance
Evaluate supplier processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhanced opportunities
Ensure effective communication with MCI Engineering, Operations, Quality Engineering and Procurement to identify opportunities for quality and productivity improvements
Working directly with suppliers, create corrective action plans and effectively resolve identified issues
Organize and assume a lead role in presenting the status of "Active Supplier Quality" issues
Ability to provide training in an effective manner
Foster a positive, cooperative, and safe work environment through effective communication at all levels of the Marotta organization
Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to various regulatory and internal system requirements

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required

Education, Certifications, and Years of Experience

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering

Minimum Required Qualifications

Knowledge of, or experience in a manufacturing/testing environment (Aerospace preferred) Knowledge in the areas of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA's) inclusive of IPC J STD-001E/NASA STD-8739 and IPC 610 standards and requirements
Knowledge of Machining and Measurement processes and equipment.
Minimum of (1) year Quality/Design/Manufacturing Engineering Experience - Supplier Quality field experience preferred
Knowledge of, or experienced in the areas of special processes (ex. plating, painting, weld, etc.), AS9100 & ISO system standards/requirements, P.O. review/approval, ESD, Foreign Object Debris/damage (FOD) Controls, performance metrics and System/Process audits
Ability to interpret Military, Commercial aircraft and Space level specifications, dwg's, and standards
Knowledge of, or demonstrated track record in the area of Lean concepts, variability analysis, SPC/Process controls, root cause analysis, failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Six Sigma tools, System/Process auditing, etc.
Knowledge of or experienced use of various measuring/inspection instruments (Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), Vision System, mechanical instruments, etc.)
This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance, therefore you must be able to obtain/maintain a security clearance
Must be a US Citizen

Additional requirements

Must be Computer literate (MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint), flow chart and statistical/analytical software packages
Strong interpersonal, written, time management, analytical, statistical, problem solving, communication and organizational skills
Demonstrate the ability to read, interpret documents (i.e. procedures, schematics/technical drawings, etc.)
Position requires a detail-oriented individual who can multi-task, provide leadership (project/assignment related), work in a fast-paced environment and communicate issues in a timely/effective manner.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is potentially exposed to conditions typical of a manufacturing/machine shop environment, including, but not limited to fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration
This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners/copier machine, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
Some travel may be required for this position (10-15%)
Full time position

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
This position requires the ability to skillfully use measuring instruments, hand tools
The employee may be required to lift, push, pull and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds

This position is at our Parsippany, NJ office location.

Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts.

We offer a highly competitive compensation package for this outstanding position plus a quarterly bonus along with a full range of top quality benefits and employee services including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability income insurance programs, 401k retirement plans with company match, generous tuition aid program, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays and flexible work hours with compressed work week options. We recognize and reward our employee's accomplishments and host several employee engagement events per quarter.

If you are looking to grow or accelerate your career and be part of a best in class organization while enjoying a work-life balance, please visit our website at www.marotta.com to learn more about us and to apply. Check out all our openings at https://marotta.com/job-openings/

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer M/F/IWD/Veterans

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

No agencies, please.

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