Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Responsibilities

The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for executing and expanding on key initiatives inside the supplier quality organization. The Engineer will handle compliance, process, and product audits, MRB, FAI witnessing, review and sign off, problem solving, corrective and preventive actions, supplier performance reporting, and other quality improvement activities.

• Assess suppliers manufacturing and quality processes through supplier audits following standards such as AS9100, special processes, APQP, and product audits.
• Lead or support MRB activities to achieve optimal disposition of non-conforming material and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions.
• Promote and facilitate continuous improvement techniques such as Lean, Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke, and PFMEA.
• Facilitate escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues within projects and suppliers.
• Support suppliers in evaluating processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and developing solutions to optimize performance.
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers to solve process and product quality issues.
• Develop and maintain detailed reporting of supplier performance and improvement progress; report weekly and monthly.
• Undertake special projects as required.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with all stakeholders to ensure timely responsiveness to abnormalities.

• 8+ years of hands-on experience as a Quality Engineer in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment.
• 5-8 years of FAI experience with AS9102 standards at a quality engineering level.
• Strong understanding of engineering processes, drawing conventions, and GD&T.
• 5-8 years of experience with ISO
  9001 and AS9100 Quality Management Systems, especially in production, quality, and logistics.
• Knowledge of FAA, EAR, and ITAR standards and regulations.
• Experience leading customer audits.
• Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Project management, time management, problem solving, and organization.
• Ability to work as an effective team member and lead other team members.

• Prior practical experience and implementation of Quality Engineering tools such as DOE, FMEA, SPC, RCCA, APQP, PPAP, controls plans, material control, process control, systems performance, product evaluation, MSA, metrology, automated measurement, and software.

• Ability to pass background and drug screen.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.
• Vision exam is required prior to hire.
• Near vision – orthorater 8 (95%) or Jaeger #2 at 12 inches.
• Far vision – orthorater 4 (76%) or Snellen Chart 20/50.
• Color perception – 6 of 9 orthorater plates.
• US Citizenship required for certain defense contracts.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Quality Management.
• ASQ or equivalent professional certifications such as CQE, CQT, CQA, CMQ, CSQP.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Productivity:
Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective, and timely manner with minimal direction.

Mobility:
Incumbents are required to participate in assigned physical activities which may include light lifting and sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Vision:
Vision sufficient to read printed documents, computer screens, and observe behavior of others.

Environment:
Typical office conditions; working directly with the Quality Management team, the SMS team, and external customers.

Other Factors:
Typical hours Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; occasional extended hours and weekend overtime may be required.

Physical Requirements:

Use hands or fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls; stand, walk (~1‑2 miles a day), sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; occasionally drive long distances; lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Noise level usually moderate to high.

• 12 days paid vacation first year, increasing with service years
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