You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Company Information

Our client company is a global leader in advanced battery systems, specializing in designing and manufacturing high-quality, reliable, and innovative power systems for various applications.

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer role is responsible for ensuring that products and components sourced from suppliers meet the required quality standards. The position involves working closely with suppliers, R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to maintain high-quality products. The Engineer will lead quality audits, resolve supplier-related issues, and facilitate supplier process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess supplier processes to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure product specifications are met.
• Visit vendor facilities to evaluate their manufacturing processes, systems, and capabilities.
• Conduct on-site audits of supplier facilities to assess compliance with company and industry standards.
• Develop quality tracking reports to monitor supplier performance and review defects, rates, and trends.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions for NPI and sustaining products.
• Lead determination and execution of first article inspections to verify supplier process compliance.
• Review inspection results for defects and authorize release of components and finished goods.
• Recommend and implement improvements to ensure conformance with QMS requirements, including ISO standards.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain team to provide Supplier Quality Engineering support.
• Collaborate to establish supplier quality requirements throughout the supply chain process.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or Quality Management.
• 5+ years’ experience in supplier quality management, quality assurance, or manufacturing with a focus on supplier relations.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, Six Sigma, and standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills including root cause analysis and continuous improvement processes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier quality management or quality assurance.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Working knowledge of quality/data evaluation programs such as Minitab.
• Thorough knowledge of state-of-the-art inspection equipment & methodologies.
• Ability to lead or work in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel to supplier locations for audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Additional Requirements

We are an ITAR facility and hire only U.S. persons defined as U.S. citizens or green card holders.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.