KP Recruiting Group is a consulting firm that provides leadership and exceptional talent to some of the world’s leading companies. Headquartered in the Midwest, KP Recruiting Group has successfully completed countless engagements across the United States. We represent clients in all industries and all sizes. Our mission is to provide exceptional client and candidate experiences in order to get the best possible results. On behalf of our client, we are excited to present the following confidential role. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing the opportunity!

**This is a full time permanent role**

The Role:

Our client is looking for a Supplier Quality Technical Engineer to join their manufacturing facility in San Diego.

Job Duties:

• Have extensive technical knowledge in Sand Castings and relevant Machining processes.
• Be able to understand top supplier technical issues and provide ideas and solution to resolve the most complex and challenging problems.
• Have technical accountability for the assigned purchase parts from NPI (initial concept) through the product life cycle, including all aspects of quality management.
• Be the “charter part” technical engineer for make complete purchased parts.
• Be responsible for communication of technical requirements with Supplier, design/drawing review, Configuration Management input, perform Baan functions, tooling management, Q-Notes, etc.
• Monitor supplier quality performance data and trends and collaborate with the Sourcing Specialist and Buyer to develop and implement strategies for supplier performance improvements, leveraging root cause analysis and corrective and preventative action methodologies.
• Provide input into casting, brazing and machining supplier selection process as a technical subject matter expert including participation on survey teams, collaboration with Sourcing Specialists and Buyers in supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing evaluation.
• Coordinate with engineering personnel on matters regarding Concurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD), New Product Introduction (NPI), and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI).
• Participate in design and process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Lead the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and develops the FAPITP (First Article Production Inspection Test Plan) with initial input from Design Engineering
• Work with Design Engineering to disposition Reject Notices (RNs) and Request for Technical Authorization (RTAs).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical subject with 5 – 7+ years of experience
• Engineering practices & process planning (interpretation of drawings, tooling concepts, NDT, Functional Test, etc.)
• Project Management experience (such as tools and techniques of 6 Sigma methodology - Black Belt or Green Belt Training)
• Experience with Sand Castings and applicable Machining Processes
• Familiarity with quality management principles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Highest level of ethics and professionalism
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, ability to use and communicate statistical and problem-solving tools including root cause analysis and corrective action skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills strongly preferred in dealing with sensitive issues, developing others and reaching consensus on specific actions, inside and outside of Solar
• Design of Experiment (DOE) experience
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Understanding of manufacturing processes used to produce components and assemblies (turning, milling, etc.) and knowledge of shop operations and maintenance procedures.

Company Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription

Generous Vacation Policy

401k with Roth option & 8% Company Match

Profit Sharing

Annual Bonus Potential

9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Annual Merit Raises

Opportunities for Internal Mobility

Professional Development Opportunities

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