Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Parsippany

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Supplier Quality Engineer (Space Systems)

Overview:

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) position is responsible to develop positive, partner-oriented relationships with members of MCI's Supply Chain to continuously improve and monitor supplier performance through auditing and the application of quality tools and performance metrics. The SQE must be a self-motivated individual who possess the ability to analyze, organize, plan and prioritize assignments/tasks to achieve desired results. This position requires effective interaction with a broad spectrum of people to successfully support operations, customer requirements and the corporate strategic vision.

Main job responsibilities:

* Identify improvement projects and manages cross functional implementation to improve supply chain performance

* Promote the use of Quality tools and continuous improvement techniques at suppliers to reduce variability, achieve process control and improve the overall quality of processes, systems and MCI's product(s)/materials.

* Develop positive relationships and effective lines of communication with suppliers (partnership-oriented)

* Train suppliers to effectively execute Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR), Quality Alerts, Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA) implementation, change control and root cause analysis

* Perform periodic audits and evaluate Supplier Quality Systems/processes and flow down of customer requirements to assure conformance to requirements.

* Collect and evaluate supplier quality data and performance metrics to manage the Supply Chain score card system.

* Recommend suppliers for qualification and/or disqualification based on quality performance

* Evaluate supplier processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhanced opportunities

* Ensure effective communication with MCI Engineering, Operations, Quality Engineering and Procurement to identify opportunities for quality and productivity improvements

* Working directly with suppliers, create corrective action plans and effectively resolve identified issues

* Organize and assume a lead role in presenting the status of "Active Supplier Quality" issues

* Ability to provide training in an effective manner

* Ability to work with minimal supervision and provide regular status updates to management

* Foster a positive, cooperative, and safe work environment through effective communication at all levels of the Marotta organization

* Conduct on site piece part inspections utilizing vendor resources and report results with a focus on supplier development towards self-release/pass through

* Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to various regulatory and internal system requirements

Additional job responsibilities:

* Foster a positive, cooperative and safe work environment through effective communication at all levels of the Marotta organization

* Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to various regulatory and internal system requirements

Minimum Requirements:

* Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering

* Knowledge of, or experience in a manufacturing/testing environment (Aerospace preferred) Knowledge in the areas of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA's) inclusive of IPC J STD-001E/NASA STD-8739 and IPC 610 standards and requirements

* Knowledge of Machining and Measurement processes and equipment.

* Minimum of (2) year Quality/Design/Manufacturing Engineering Experience - Supplier Quality field experience…