Supplier Quality Engineer

Overview

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.

• Implement quality management plans.
• Tactical support with NCR (nonconformance report) closure, root cause and preventive actions.
• Support Supplier selection.
• Perform Supplier Audits.
• ASL (Approved Supplier List) management.
• Utilize QA/QC tools for measuring supplier performance that affect our products and services.
• Measure and improve supplier defect rates.
• Issue internal and external supplier CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
• Perform on-site source inspection.
• Pareto NCR data within the ERP to help determine systemic challenges.
• Work cross-functionally within the Supply Chain, Engineering and Operations organizations to deliver conforming parts, on-time.
• Provide advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations.
• Drive improvements utilizing Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving tools.
• Analyze data effectively, summarize results, create reports, and use visual management tools effectively.
• Collaborate with EBAD receiving inspection to identify and improve systemic supplier issues for acceptance of hardware.
• Track action plans from supplier audits and assessments and monitor their activity for completion and correctness on a daily basis.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field of study.
• Supply Chain experience is preferred.
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices, problem-solving skills and in-depth understanding of ERP/MRP planning systems.
• Minimum of five (5) years of Quality Assurance experience.
• Experience with quality standards including AS9100 and NADCAP.
• Proficient interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Minimum of five years' experience in problem solving, RCCA, five-why analysis.
• Strong skills in MS Windows, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Project.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment.
• Energetic, agile, and capable of working independently.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50%.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.