Supplier Quality Engineer – Palo Alto, CA

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: Ausra develops and deploys utility-scale solar technologies to serve global electricity and thermal energy needs in a dependable, market competitive, environmentally responsible manner. Amid growing public demand for clean energy, Ausra offers solar thermal electric power stations that provide large-scale low-cost, reliable, renewable energy. Unlike competing approaches, Ausra's technology is proven, easily manufactured and installed, and scalable to high volume. : Responsibilities: : -Applies diversified knowledge of quality engineering practices, and machining and metal forming, to produce and coordinate solutions to complex manufacturing problems. : -Liaison to Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve quality or throughput issues, and provide technical support. : -Implement the qualification and certification process with suppliers, and monitor their quality systems, and the release and tracking of technical specifications. : -Improve quality performance of suppliers by conducting workshops at supplier locations, providing technical assistance in developing quality systems, or other technical support. : -Establish part-critical characteristics and required process controls, and review tool, fixture, and part design. Train, support and facilitate suppliers in Advanced Product Quality Planning process. : -Significant travel to various suppliers and to Ausra's Las Vegas factory. : Qualifications: : -Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). : -At least 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment making metal parts. : -Extensive knowledge of the benefits and limitations of many different component machining and metal forming methods. : -High proficiency in print reading interpretation, part measurement and gage analysis. : -Thorough knowledge of probability, statistical quality control, and design of experiments. : -Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly plant process, facilities, and equipment. : -Expertise in investigating complex quality problems and applying sound technical judgment to develop possible solutions. : -Ability to perform multiple tasks and ability to effectively manage conflict. : -Highly proficient in oral and written communication. : Must be willing to submit to a drug screen and background investigation (motor vehicle record, criminal, education and prior employment). : As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. : For more information regarding this position, please contact Adam Hickman at ahickman@ausra.com.

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