Santa Barbara Infrared Inc
Supplier Quality Engineer - Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Infrared Inc, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190
Company
Santa Barbara Infrared
Employment Status Full-Time
Career Level Experienced Non-Manager
Job Description Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc., is hiring for the position of Supplier Quality Engineer at our location in Santa Barbara, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for assuring new and existing suppliers and their supplied products meet site and program and quality requirements. This position supports both Quality and Procurement teams by assuring supplier quality performance and maintaining successful supplier relationships.
Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. is a successful, fast-paced subsidiary of HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A). For more than 60 years, HEICO has thrived by serving segments of the aerospace, defense, and electronics industries by providing innovative and cost‑saving test solutions, products and services. Forbes Magazine has previously ranked HEICO as one of the 200 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks".
Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. designs and manufactures the most technologically advanced Electro‑Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) test instrumentation in the world. SBIR's broad line of innovative products supports the testing of military, commercial, and research sensor systems for world‑wide use in laboratory, production, depot, and field test applications. SBIR's products include cutting‑edge MEMS technology, optical imaging systems, focal planes, and lasers with supporting mechanical, thermal, electrical, and software subsystems to enable them.
SBIR's high‑energy, dynamic culture focuses on our team members providing quality products and services to our customers. We create highly‑integrated, well‑engineered, cost‑effective hardware and software solutions for the EO/IR community. In doing so, SBIR has become the preferred supplier to major domestic and international manufacturers of commercial and military EO/IR sensors and systems, and our Supplier Quality Engineer will play a key role in continuing and growing that heritage.
$105,000.00/yr. - $125,000.00/yr. - DOE
M-F (Full‑Time, On Site)
Responsibilities
Work under general direction, independently determine and develop approaches to solutions, results are reviewed upon completion for meeting objectives
Quality Management System ownership of supplier quality assurance processes & procedures
Review specifications to assist in proper supplier selection
Initial and ongoing supplier quality assessments, audits, scoring, and certification
Review program requirements to assign the proper quality clauses to purchase orders during approval process
Conduct supplier source inspections and pre‑ship reviews
Process supplier advance deviation requests
Proactive and reactive supplier development, improvements, and corrections based on supplier performance metrics and supplier re‑evaluation process
Investigate and troubleshoot supplier‑related product or production issues
Process supplier nonconformances through the nonconforming material process, and manage Discrepant Material Report (DMR) process
Process supplier corrective action requests, ensure adequacy of supplier root cause analysis and corrective and preventative actions, follow‑up to ensure implementation and effectiveness of actions
Interface with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on supplier quality‑related issues
Support for selected projects and programs as determined by the Quality Manager
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) field and minimum of 7 years of experience in supplier quality engineering, preferably in the aerospace or space technology industry, or 10+ years relevant experience
Knowledge of supplier quality assurance and related fields
Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100)
Proven experience in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
Knowledge of common inspection tools and how to use them
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, including GD&T
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers and cross‑functional teams
Adaptability and flexibility with evolving work priorities & challenges
Proficient in using quality management software and tools
Fluent in Microsoft Office Tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to travel to suppliers up to 25%
US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR
Desired Skills & Experience
Master's degree in a related field
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification
Experience with aerospace technology, products, and processes.
Experience with optical and/or opto‑mechanical hardware
ERP system experience
Additional Information
Due to US Export Control Regulations compliance, eligible candidates MUST be a US citizen, permanent resident or a person who has been granted asylum; proper documentation required. Pre‑employment verifications: must pass background, reference and ITAR/EAR checks in addition to a pre‑employment drug screen.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, HSA, FSA, 9/80 alternate work week schedule, LTD, life insurance, and more.
Equal Opportunity
SBIR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (Male/Female/Veteran/Disabled).
Job Details Pay Range: $105,000.00 - $125,000.00 / year
In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.
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Employment Status Full-Time
Career Level Experienced Non-Manager
Job Description Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc., is hiring for the position of Supplier Quality Engineer at our location in Santa Barbara, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for assuring new and existing suppliers and their supplied products meet site and program and quality requirements. This position supports both Quality and Procurement teams by assuring supplier quality performance and maintaining successful supplier relationships.
Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. is a successful, fast-paced subsidiary of HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A). For more than 60 years, HEICO has thrived by serving segments of the aerospace, defense, and electronics industries by providing innovative and cost‑saving test solutions, products and services. Forbes Magazine has previously ranked HEICO as one of the 200 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks".
Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. designs and manufactures the most technologically advanced Electro‑Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) test instrumentation in the world. SBIR's broad line of innovative products supports the testing of military, commercial, and research sensor systems for world‑wide use in laboratory, production, depot, and field test applications. SBIR's products include cutting‑edge MEMS technology, optical imaging systems, focal planes, and lasers with supporting mechanical, thermal, electrical, and software subsystems to enable them.
SBIR's high‑energy, dynamic culture focuses on our team members providing quality products and services to our customers. We create highly‑integrated, well‑engineered, cost‑effective hardware and software solutions for the EO/IR community. In doing so, SBIR has become the preferred supplier to major domestic and international manufacturers of commercial and military EO/IR sensors and systems, and our Supplier Quality Engineer will play a key role in continuing and growing that heritage.
$105,000.00/yr. - $125,000.00/yr. - DOE
M-F (Full‑Time, On Site)
Responsibilities
Work under general direction, independently determine and develop approaches to solutions, results are reviewed upon completion for meeting objectives
Quality Management System ownership of supplier quality assurance processes & procedures
Review specifications to assist in proper supplier selection
Initial and ongoing supplier quality assessments, audits, scoring, and certification
Review program requirements to assign the proper quality clauses to purchase orders during approval process
Conduct supplier source inspections and pre‑ship reviews
Process supplier advance deviation requests
Proactive and reactive supplier development, improvements, and corrections based on supplier performance metrics and supplier re‑evaluation process
Investigate and troubleshoot supplier‑related product or production issues
Process supplier nonconformances through the nonconforming material process, and manage Discrepant Material Report (DMR) process
Process supplier corrective action requests, ensure adequacy of supplier root cause analysis and corrective and preventative actions, follow‑up to ensure implementation and effectiveness of actions
Interface with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on supplier quality‑related issues
Support for selected projects and programs as determined by the Quality Manager
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) field and minimum of 7 years of experience in supplier quality engineering, preferably in the aerospace or space technology industry, or 10+ years relevant experience
Knowledge of supplier quality assurance and related fields
Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100)
Proven experience in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
Knowledge of common inspection tools and how to use them
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, including GD&T
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers and cross‑functional teams
Adaptability and flexibility with evolving work priorities & challenges
Proficient in using quality management software and tools
Fluent in Microsoft Office Tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to travel to suppliers up to 25%
US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR
Desired Skills & Experience
Master's degree in a related field
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification
Experience with aerospace technology, products, and processes.
Experience with optical and/or opto‑mechanical hardware
ERP system experience
Additional Information
Due to US Export Control Regulations compliance, eligible candidates MUST be a US citizen, permanent resident or a person who has been granted asylum; proper documentation required. Pre‑employment verifications: must pass background, reference and ITAR/EAR checks in addition to a pre‑employment drug screen.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, HSA, FSA, 9/80 alternate work week schedule, LTD, life insurance, and more.
Equal Opportunity
SBIR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (Male/Female/Veteran/Disabled).
Job Details Pay Range: $105,000.00 - $125,000.00 / year
In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.
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