What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Quality Engineer position at X-Bow Systems?
Job Title: Procurement Quality Engineer
Company: X-Bow Systems
Location: Salt Lake City, On-Site Position
Type: Full-Time
About the Role: As a Procurement Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that the materials, components, and products produced from suppliers meet the required quality standards, specifications, and compliance requirements and ensure that purchased goods align with organizational and customer expectations.
This position requires an independent, self-motivated, highly skilled Engineer with experience and extensive knowledge of Quality in a manufacturing facility to manage and oversee purchased product with minimal oversight and guidance on timelines shorter than usual in the industry.
This position is an on-site position at X-Bow's facility in Salt Lake City with some remote work and travel (25%).
The case will be inspected using Ultrasonic (UT) at the supplier, Spencer Composites, Inc. The igniter, nozzle and case loaded cartridges will be inspected using X-ray at the supplier, Karman AAE Aerospace. X-Bow Systems, Inc Supply Chain will ensure these inspections are governed and results developed and overseen by Level 3 NDI certified employees at the respective supplier's facility.
PROCUREMENT QUALITY ENGINEER
Procurement Quality Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that the supply chain delivers high-quality materials and components. This position will assist in developing, defining, and implementing quality clauses (Q-Notes) for supplier products, supporting several programs and ensuring Government contract compliance, as applicable. Position is integral with the on-site Operations Team and the remote supporting organizations.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Quality Requirements and Standards:
- Define and communicate quality requirements, specifications, and standards to suppliers.
- Ensure suppliers understand and comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer-specific quality notes (e.g., Q-Notes).
- Inspection and Testing:
- Oversee incoming material inspections and testing to verify conformance to specifications.
- Collaborate with quality control teams to establish inspection criteria and acceptance standards.
- Nonconformance Management
- Investigate and resolve supplier-related nonconformances, including defective materials or components.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and work with suppliers to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Supplier Development:
- Collaborate with suppliers to improve their processes, quality systems, and overall performance
- Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers to ensure continuous improvement.
- Procurement Support:
- Work closely with procurement teams to ensure quality considerations are integrated into supplier requirements and contract negotiations
- Review and approve supplier documentation, such as Certificates of Conformance (CoC), First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), and test report.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
B.S. in Engineering or Sciences with minimum 5 years of experience.
MRP systems experience (Deltek Costpoint system)
- Technical Knowledge:Strong understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing).
- Communication:Ability to effectively communicate quality requirements and collaborate with suppliers, procurement teams, and internal stakeholders.
- Analytical Skills:Proficiency in data analysis, statistical process control (SPC), and quality metric
- Auditing:Experience conducting supplier audits and assessments
COMPANY
X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc. (pronounced "Crossbow") is a U.S. defense technology and rocket propulsion company that has developed an innovative, low-cost method to manufacture solid rocket motors. Our propulsion technology, space launch, and modular boost platforms make us unique and highly desirable aerospace supplier to the defense and national security industries.
We are looking for a candidate who combines strong communication, organization, and management skills with broad interests and experience. As a key member of a small, dynamic, and highly skilled team, you will be expected to actively collaborate with others as well as work independently to accomplish assignments and responsibilities successfully. Creativity and methodical problem-solving are both required.
Additionally, we are looking for someone energetic, flexible, and adaptable who is enthusiastic about being integral to a highly competent and successful team.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.