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The Supplier Quality Engineer will be assigned to the Delta spaceship program and will be tasked with addressing and solving the most difficult engineering challenges on the design and analysis of the spaceship components and assemblies of the vehicle.

The Supplier Quality Engineer should possess experience in Supplier Management, Root Cause and Corrective Action, Continual Improvement, Data Analysis, and team facilitation. SQE must have excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills, and a strong quality focus. They must be able to work within cross-functional teams to meet and improve upon established quality and delivery goals. The SQE is the focal point for both internal and external supplier quality activities. The SQE advocates for the supplier within the business and represents business interests when working with suppliers. The SQE supports the day-to-day operations and is responsible for issue resolution for supply chain-related quality issues, both internal and at the customer.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and conducts audits and assessments of supplier’s systems, special processes, and products.

• Documents and reports audit and assessment results.

• Ensure flow down of product requirements both internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and statement of works

• Represent quality during review boards covering changes to supplier designs, process changes, qualification tests, and procedure reviews

• Analyze supplier performance and develop improvement plans for identified problem areas to drive down supplier nonconformance rates.

• Use Six Sigma & Lean concepts for supplier improvement of quality and delivery metrics.

• Assists with assessments of supplier capability and capacity to perform current and potential future work.

• Drive supplier performance that meets or exceeds quality goals established by the business including targets created for each supplier.

• Provides supplier education and coaching on quality systems, regulatory compliance issues, and company initiatives.

• Analyzes non-conformance trends to evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions or other supplier quality improvement tools.

• Assist in the development of supplier scorecard criteria.

• Travel to suppliers as required.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business-related field is desired; or 6 years related experience and/or training in manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and Supplier Quality Engineering experience and ASQ certifications.

• Previous Special Process auditing experience and Knowledge of NADCAP Certification.

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems, AS9145 Requirements for APQP & PPAP, and FAI Standard AS9102

• Ability to understand drawings/specifications and interpret requirements. General knowledge of industry technical standards (such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.)

• Strong technical engineer with t communication skills that exhibit presence and influence and self-managed technical contributor

The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $85,900.00–$131,050.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits (https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits.)

Who We Are

Virgin Galactic is transforming humanity’s relationship with space. By making it more open and accessible, we are connecting the world to the love, wonder and awe inspired by space travel, helping to create new opportunities for the benefit of life on Earth. Whether it’s supporting cutting-edge research missions for scientists and students, or offering life-changing experiences for the adventurers among us, Virgin Galactic is THE spaceline for Earth. Such an audacious vision requires a team as driven as they are curious - one capable of redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.

Export Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list here .

EEO Statement

Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing.

PHOENIX EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

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