Sr Suppler Quality Engineer

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Moog WNY Defense Business Unit (Space and Defense Group) is looking for a Sr Supplier Quality Engineer.

Sr Supplier Quality Engineer

Manager, Quality Sys. & Process

Onsite - Buffalo, NY

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer has the responsibility to evaluate supplier performance and take action to improve the cost effectiveness and cycle times associated with supplied products. Responsibility for optimizing appraisal and prevention costs associated with supplied parts, materials and services, through complex statistical analysis and problem solving. In addition, the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer provides technical direction to the Quality Group and is a technical resource for in the areas of statistics, department operations and procedures and the supplier base.

To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of technical experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer or related experience.
• 5 years of experience should include inspection planning, supplier evaluations and corrective actions.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% to supplier sites as needed.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.

As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

Develop and implement plans for receiving inspection including source inspection, ship-to-stock, skip lot and standard plans for commodities where appropriate. Implement improvements based upon experience. Provide statistical expertise for SPC, Design Of Experiments, Data Analysis and planning and Capability studies for assigned commodities and as required to support Supplier Quality Engineers and supplier personnel.

Collect and analyze supplier performance data from the MDR data base, IHS, supplier facilities, and supplier corrective action systems to describe supplier performance and reduce appraisal and prevention costs associated with the supplier quality assurance approach for selected commodities, suppliers and/or individual items.

Identification and resolution of the root cause for rejections of supplied products s can include examination of drawings, specification, inspection planning, quality systems and procedures, gauging/measurement equipment and coordination with supplier and Moog personnel.

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer provides technical direction to the Quality group.

Train Quality Group in the Moog Supplier Quality Systems and procedures, including documentation, quality philosophy, ethics and travel rules. Also, train suppliers in the application of statistical methods in pursuit of variation reduction.

Perform initial and follow-up surveys at selected suppliers as required. Develop systems to report supplier performance as requested.

Maintain detailed working level knowledge of supplier quality assurance systems and procedures to explain Moog supplier quality methodology to customers, suppliers and Moog internal personnel.

great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.

Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.

Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.

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