Supplier Quality Engineer III

Supplier Quality Engineer III in GAC Savannah

The Supplier Quality Engineer will be a part of our Quality Assurance group. The ideal person for this role would have inspection experience and project management experience.

• Performs all tasks in area of responsibility in a timely manner to support the supplier quality/inspection system. Ensures all aspects of the delivered/finished article is manufactured in accordance with approved quality system requirements and is certified as compliant to type design requirements or compliant with in-service limitations for Repair Station activities.
• Manages the compliance of supplier performance through the application of system, product and process audits in accordance with company policy and federal regulations.
• Certifies a supplier or assesses supplier quality system, personnel, processes and equipment as required to the applicable quality standards.
• Coordinates quality assurance program plans, monitors and modifies audit schedules, evaluates acceptance test programs, and quality engineering requirements of Gulfstream suppliers.
• Responsible for driving the Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) process for all Suppliers.
• Promotes the use of continuous improvement techniques and APQP principles at Suppliers to help them reduce variability and achieve process control.

• Drives closed loop corrective action process and ensures timeliness and effectiveness of supplier CA plans.
• Develops key metrics and score card measures that accurately depict supplier health from a risk and performance perspective.
• Provides technical guidance and direction to subordinate level personnel and oversees completion of assigned tasks of subordinate level Quality Engineers within functional groups.
• Leads quality focus meetings to address supplier performance and to communicate progress to senior leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• An Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License may be used in combination with four years of related experience (in addition to the experience requirements below in lieu of the degree requirement).
• ASQ certification (CQE) and/or experience as a FAA recognized designee highly preferred.
• Understands and is able to apply and communicate to others: blueprints/specifications;
  Federal Aviation Regulations;
  Quality Control System Requirements; knowledge of manufacturing/fabrication techniques and processes.
• Computer literate; capable of working within the various software applications utilized throughout the enterprise.
• Experience in a Supplier Quality capacity highly desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma principles (certification preferred).
• Working knowledge of APQP principles and the ability to lead and train others related to the skillset.

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.