Supplier Quality Engineer - II

General Job Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will oversee quality assurance activities with regard to vendor-supplied parts. The SQE develops and maintains a vendor control process for parts, including assessing supplier capability, flow down of contractual requirements, assisting vendors in understanding engineering & quality requirements, supporting the receiving & inspection process, and facilitating returns when there are failures. The SQE works to reduce and prevent or resolve supplier-related non-conformances.

The SQE is a generalist, always mindful of contractual ramifications, and is relied upon by the company to make the right assurance decisions, calling in experts as needed. The role requires a multi-disciplined approach, working at a minimum with Supply Chain, Program Management, Internal Quality Professionals, Engineering, as well as vendor-side contacts.

• Supports Vendor Product Manufacturing
  • Performs periodic audits, actively participating in strategic development & maintaining the Approved Supplier List (ASL) through interaction with the supply base.
  • Supports Receiving & Source inspection activities including certifying manufacturing processes through First Article Inspection (FAI) Review.
  • Recommends disposition of discrepant hardware in Receiving Inspection.
  • Performs containment analysis to identify suspect part population(s), as required.
  • Facilitates corrective actions from vendors, such as issuing Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), when vendor-caused defects are discovered.
  • Verifies objective evidence of supplier corrective actions.
• Implements and maintains quality management system to AS9100 Standards
  • Maintains company quality documentation.
  • Creates new and makes updates to existing Receiving Inspection plans, as required.
  • Reviews documentation to support product delivery and meet traceability requirements.
  • Tracks, reports, and utilizes Supplier Quality metrics to identify systemic supplier issues, targeting areas for improvement, and facilitates correction for below standard Vendor performance.
  • Assists with containing issues when discrepancies or failures are discovered.
• Drives Company Improvements through
  • Leading Continuous Improvement Projects commensurate to QE Experience/Level.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Functions as described in Essential Job Functions, above.

• Assist in defining inspection tooling using knowledge of GD&T and tooling/gauging concepts.
• Leads containment, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action efforts and plans.
• Provides technical guidance to internal customers.
• Assigns proper quality codes in ERP system based on contract/design requirements.
• Participates in pre-contract award design reviews and identifies potential shortfalls.
• Development & Update of Departmental Work Instructions.

• None

• $80,000 - $100,000

Required:

• Self-directed professional with strong verbal and written communications skills; able to interact effectively with peers and supervisors, and with external parties, such as customers, suppliers & service providers, and regulators, as required.
• Root cause analysis skills; proficient in corrective/preventative action methods and processes.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite tools with intermediate to advanced Excel skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings, schematics and military specifications.
• Ability to think analytically and produce analysis using data, measurements, and other information to reach logical conclusions, while applying good judgment to conduct assigned responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to close actions and meet deadlines assigned.
• Ability to lead and/or contribute to Continuous Improvement projects, as required.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.

Preferred:

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or other certifications, e.g. CQA, CSP, Six Sigma: CSSGB, CSSBB.
• Familiarity and exposure to AS9100 and ISO systems;
  Exemplar Global Auditor Credentials a plus!
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in composites fabrication methods, machining, flight control/avionics systems, and aerospace assembly methods.
• Knowledge of turbine engine technology and manufacturing. Knowledge of advanced propulsion is a plus.
• Knowledge of gauging methodology and metrology.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Design of Experiments (DOE/DOX).
• Aerospace Industry Quality Assurance experience.
• Demonstrated skills in statistical analysis, process control, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Strong project management skills.
• Active Security Clearance.

• SQE I
  • Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience as an engineer or in a decision-making role at a manufacturing related company. Internship,…