Supplier Quality Engineer

What You’ll Do

• Support deployment of policies, procedures, and standards for Supplier Quality Management that meet AS9100 and FAA requirements, including supplier selection and purchase order quality flow down requirements.
• Perform supplier quality system initial audits and surveillance audits as required. Monitor and provide feedback of supplier scorecard.
• Utilize Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP/PPAP/AS9145), Six Sigma and Lean concepts to monitor key characteristics, drive predictable supplier performance and supplier improvement.
• AS9100 process execution including but not limited to the following: supplier portal, Approved Supplier/Vendor List (ASL/AVL), dock to stock program, non-conforming material and Return to Vendor (RTV) process, Supplier Corrective Action Report (SCAR), supplier performance reporting, and receiving inspection plans and inspection results.
• Support a strategy to ensure supplier relationship and delivery of conforming hardware.
• Ensure conformity of products provided by the supply base. Monitor and address deficiencies in Supplier Performance. Ensure that disposition of nonconforming material is handled in a timely manner to support internal MRB processes. This includes issuance and timely resolution of supplier corrective action reports and closure of nonconformance issues.
• Be the subject matter expert in your given work package for technical quality application.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in STEM field of study. Advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years experience in Quality/Operations/Supply chain management.
• Deep technical expertise of aircraft components in one of the following categories: critical composite structures or wiring systems.
• Experienced in AS9100 / FAA/ NADCAP compliant Quality systems to include: authoring and deploying policies and procedures and auditing.
• Working knowledge/ proficiency in Quality tools such as PFMEA, DFMEA, GR&R, GD&T elements, etc.
• Working knowledge of AS9102 and FAA conformity process.
• Experienced in eliminating non-conformances at the supplier level through use/implementation of 8D to drive Supplier Zero Defect Strategy
• Knowledge of Quality Standards such as AS9145 and AS9134.
• Quality Assurance Processes and New Product Development approval process APQP/PPAP.
• Effective at performing data analysis using software such as Excel, Tableau, Mini Tab, etc …
• Project management skills demonstrated; solid analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication & presentation skills both written & oral; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Self-starter, able to self-motivate and complete tasks with limited supervision; autonomous.

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $104,600 - $165,900. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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