Procurement Engineer - E2

WHAT WE'RE DOING

The Procurement Engineer will tactically support the Sikorsky manufacturing floor. Also referred to as a Factory Floor SQE, the candidate will be continuously engaged in manufacturing issues that are deemed Supplier responsible. The Factory Floor SQE will report through the Supplier Quality Management hierarchy with dotted line engagement through the Production Quality Leaders in their assigned area.

The Procurement Engineer will tactically support the Sikorsky manufacturing floor. Also referred to as a Factory Floor SQE, the candidate will be continuously engaged in manufacturing issues that are deemed Supplier responsible. The Factory Floor SQE will report through the Supplier Quality Management hierarchy with dotted line engagement through the Production Quality Leaders in their assigned area.

• Review nonconformances with the Quality Engineer at time of discovery to determine if the nonconformance is a Supplier related escape
• Communicate Supplier escape with SQE
• Determine location and status of all potential nonconforming product
• Submit Stock Reinspect Request Orders (RROs) in SAP to support triage and containment activities
• Review Discrepancy Reports (DRs) and perform triage activities including Supplier Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA )
• Input Responsible code, Charge Code, and Symptom Code
• Ensure photos of nonconformance is attached and actual condition states the “is” and “should be” statement

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.

Coordinates with Sourcing, Operations, Design Engineering, the Supply Base and Industry experts to facilitate the design, production, test and qualification of aerospace and defense products. Analyzes technical data, designs, preliminary specifications, manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities, and parts/equipment availability. Investigates and recommends potential suppliers based on assessments of response to specifications, costs, inspection of facilities, and historical performance. Facilitate technical trade-offs and standardization that may lead to more economical procurement.

Recommends design changes to mitigate production issues. Leads teams of Supplier and internal staff in collaboratively solving problems in Producibility, Quality, Inspection, Cost, Mistake-Proofing, Test, Reliability and Affordability.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
• 2+ years of experience
• Quality Systems knowledge (RCCA, Inspection Tools)
• Manufacturing knowledge
• Ability to interpret Blueprints
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

• Background in a STEM discipline (e.g., engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field).
• Helicopter, Aerospace experience, knowledge
• AS9100 knowledge
• Supplier management awareness
• Communication skills in all forms of media
• Model-based definition experience
• Some composite material knowledge

Acclimation to new team:
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Analytical Ability:
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