Supplier Quality Engineer ( Metals )

At Monarch, we’re leading the digital transformation of farming. Monarch Tractor augments both muscle and mind with fully loaded hardware, software, and service machinery that will spur future generations of farming technologies.

With our farmer-first mentality, we are building a smart tractor that will enhance (not replace) the existing farm ecosystem, alleviate labor availability and cost issues, and provide an avenue for competitive organic and beyond farming by providing mechanical solutions to replace harmful chemical solutions. Despite all the cutting-edge technology we will incorporate, our tractor will still plow, till, and haul better than any other tractor in its class. We have all the necessary ingredients to develop, build and scale the Monarch Tractor and digitally transform farming around the world.

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You will be joining a Quality Engineering team that provides new product introduction, manufacturing, and quality control expertise to aid in production of components/assemblies for our award-winning Monarch Tractor.

Responsibilities Include:

• Plan, organize, and direct supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products / design changes using APQP and PPAP methodologies.
• Facilitate communication, clarification of technical requirements, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) between Suppliers and Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams.
• Lead suppliers through PFMEA process to determine potential risks and drive resolution of high-risk issues into supplier process controls.
• Establish clear criteria for Part Inspection Standards based on product specification and process critical requirements and lead development of measurement analysis/strategies with suppliers.
• Provide input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction and lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality.
• Support the development of DFMEAs to determine potential risks in product design and resolution of high-risk issues in design features plus flow down to supplier process requirements.
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure their capabilities to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations during supplier selection.
• Able to perform and lead problem solving activities for production/quality issues using 8D, 5Why, Ishikawa diagrams, etc. through root cause investigation, development, and implementation of preventative/corrective actions.
• Develop non-conforming part review procedures and provide disposition to non-conforming supplier material.

Qualifications/Experience:

• B.S. or above in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
• High proficiency in reviewing written/pictorial documentation of manufacturing quality procedures.
• Automotive or agricultural manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize information to a general understanding and communicate across different organizational levels.
• Experience in IATF16949 type requirements, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA required.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and a broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques.
• 5+ years of experience developing and launching complex assembly processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, exposure to SolidWorks

Working Conditions:

• Ability to travel 30%

What you will get:

At Monarch Tractor, you’ll play a key role on a capable, dedicated, high-performing team of rock stars. Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, excellent health, dental and vision benefits, and company equity commensurate with the role you’ll play in our success. The role will be based in the San Francisco Bay area.

In addition to building outstanding products, we’re building an outstanding company with a culture to match. Part of what we do is being in our element, which is being on the farm. We will be spending lots of time in Napa, Sonoma, Monterey, and the central coast of California - perfecting our craft, mastering our environment, building our team camaraderie, and taking time to enjoy the fruits of our labor.

At Monarch, we cherish and celebrate every individual's difference. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or another legally protected status.