EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com . Follow @EchoStar (https://twitter.com/echostar) on Twitter. Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile. **EchoStar** has an exciting opportunity for a **Supplier Quality Engineer** in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position will be located in our **Germantown, MD** location. **Responsibilities:** + Work with suppliers related to electrical components to include relevant SMT & PCBA manufacturing experience & background + Working with suppliers of Power Supplies, Power Amplifiers, Feedhorns, Antennas, Servers, Board Assemblies and the associated SMT components. + Document & communicate issues using measurement, photographic and video equipment. + Work in a fast-paced production environment to provide technical support to Operations/Manufacturing personnel. + Working with potential new suppliers to survey their manufacturing capabilities including production processes to ensure products will meet PPM level quality standards. + Interaction and coordination with design engineering personnel to ensure smooth product transitions from development to high volume production. + Review potential supplier quality issues at incoming inspection, new product introductions, high volume production & customer returns. + Participate in MRB process to disposition non-conforming materials and will drive the associated 8D problem solving process. + Support Procurement through input to supplier selection, review of new cost reduced and alternate parts via the send-ahead process. + Participate in Concurrent Engineering (CE) Team meetings to communicate problems and work with Team to resolve issues. + Ability for occasional travel is required. **Basic Requirements:** + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required and to include some component engineering background. + 2-3 years of relatable work experience **Preferred Qualifications:** + Understanding of quality systems and processes such as ISO9001, AS9100D, SPC, PPAP and six sigma methodologies. + Effectively communicate with design engineers, manufacturing personnel and lead root cause and corrective action efforts + Quality background working with suppliers + Technical knowledge of electronic components (active & passive) to lead efforts to improve quality and production test yields. + Familiarity with SiliconExpert Component database or equivalent. + Experience with SAP is preferred. + Good communication skills, both verbal and written is a must. + Proficient in MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance. \#LI-LT1 \# Compensation Range Annual Salary: $64,000.00 - $80,000.00 EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more! + **_Financial_** **:** 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability + **_Work-Life Balance_** **:** Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary) + **_Employee Incentives_** : Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet + **_Health_** **:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law. At EchoStar we know the excitement of new endeavors. We pride ourselves in not just our engineering expertise, but as pioneers forging technological change to improve the lives of our customers. We are Connecting the World in new and exciting ways, and offer you the opportunity to learn more about how EchoStar family of companies could be the right destination for you!