Quality Assurance Specialist for Suppliers

7 days ago

Long Beach, California, United States Vast Full time

About the Role:


Vast is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support the development of systems for our artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. The successful candidate will ensure the consistent quality and reliability of products and components from our suppliers.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Evaluate and onboard new suppliers, ensuring they meet our quality expectations through regular audits and assessments.
  • Assure supplier understanding of product and submission requirements.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, addressing quality-related issues and implementing improvements.
  • Work collaboratively with design engineers to gain in-depth knowledge of piece part, assembly, and/or sub-system design intent.
  • Work with various departments to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies.
  • Set and enforce quality standards for incoming materials, components, and products.
  • Conduct inspections, tests, and assessments to ensure products meet specifications and are free from defects.
  • Use expertise to contribute to the prevention of defects and non-conformities, reducing the likelihood of recalls and customer complaints.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, analyzing quality data and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
  • Create and define supplier technical and quality requirements based on customer and program requirements.
  • Implement and monitor production part approval process (PPAP) with selected suppliers.
  • Develop and approve process controls to regulate acceptance of critical characteristics.
  • Recommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and potential defect opportunities.
  • Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and develop supplier improvement plans.
  • Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and provide technical support.
  • Drive supplier corrective actions associated with escapes or contaminants identified in Vast manufacturing or the Vast supply chain.
  • Demonstrate autonomy, innovation, technical excellence, and attention to detail.

Requirements:



  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or supply chain.
  • 3+ years of manufacturing, mechanical, supply chain, or business management experience.
  • Preferred skills and experience: Master's degree, 5+ years of experience, in-depth understanding of aerospace industry regulations, experience managing external suppliers, and knowledge of supplier quality processes.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, effective written and verbal communication skills, and willingness to work evenings and weekends to support critical mission milestones.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted and travel up to 50% of the time.

Compensation:


Base salary $126,000 - $154,000, company equity, 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and other benefits.


Equal Opportunity Employer:


Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer, governed by merit, competence, and qualifications, and will not be influenced by protected status.

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