Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer with Security Clearance
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- Description The Leidos Mission Assurance organization currently has an opening for a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) in the Leidos Defense/Land/Aerospace Sector to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos Defense provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. Primary Responsibilities
* Excellent in-house and external communication and liaison skills

* Communicate effectively with supplier(s), customer(s), and/or government quality assurance representative(s).

* Supports and interfaces with the supplier base and conduct supplier quality functions for aerospace and defense manufacturing.

* Works closely with Procurement, Program Managers, Supplier Program Managers, Program Quality Engineers, Business Area Quality Managers and Receiving Inspection to resolve supplier issues.

* Perform on-site supplier quality audits/assessments.

* Perform deep dives to analyze supplier issues/problems, risks and facilitate containment, implementation of corrective and preventive actions, and development of lessons learned.

* Identify, collect, and analyze measures to effectively track supplier performance (nonconforming material, defect rates, supplier corrective actions etc.) and quality/process improvement initiatives.

* Participate in supplier/subcontractor selection and oversight to ensure quality flow down of applicable Qnote clauses and/or SOW requirements and that supplier/subcontractors are meeting contractual requirements.

* Reviews supplier-manufacturing processes and collaborate with suppliers on process improvements, capabilities, and value enhancement opportunities.

* Coordinate with Supply Chain and/or the Program/Project to monitor overall supplier quality performance i.e., maintain detailed reporting and ensure that this data is visible to the Programs.

* Review supplier inspection/test documentation including FAI’s, source inspection, material test reports, etc.

* Stays current on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of products and materials and advise others of any impact.

* Works with other SQEs and related functions to develop the mindset and process knowledge required as well as process issues across programs.

* Collaborates with other SQEs and Subject Matter Experts (SME) to validate process capabilities and needs for improvement across product commodities to broaden the supply base.

* Supports Supplier Quality Analysts in supplier vetting, GIDEP Alerts and other technical matters.

* Perform other quality related tasks as directed by management. Basic Qualifications
* Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or a Masters degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant work experience in a Manufacturing Environment and 5 years in Supplier Quality Engineering under an AS9100 or other stringent QMS. In lieu of degree, High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 15 years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment and 5 years in supplier quality and/or quality engineering under an AS9100 system or equivalent experience in DOD, Aerospace, or Automotive manufacturing quality control.

* Candidate must have extensive experience working with non-conforming material, reviewing failure analysis, root cause, and corrective action (short & long term) received back from suppliers.

* Candidate must have experience performing supplier audits and assessments relative to program requirements.

* Candidate must be able to work with project managers, quality engineers, design & manufacturing engineers, and suppliers to ensure quality requirements are understood and communicated effectively.

* Candidate must have strong problem-solving skills, be able to work with autonomy independently or within a team setting.

* Candidate must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics, CAD models, specifications, and contract quality requirements, and other documents including review and approval AS9102 First Article Inspection.

* Candidate must be able to demonstrate strong personal organizational skills,…