Supplier Quality Engineer; SUPPL

Supplier Quality Engineer

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is the foundation of daily work through vigilance and accountability
• Maintain approved supplier list and supporting evaluations
• Review and approve suppliers through both mail-in audits and on-site audits
• Perform data analysis to identify systemic issues and develop quality improvement plans with the supplier using proactive quality tools (PFMEA, MSA, Control plans, etc.)
• Report on supplier quality performance at the Quality Management Board
• Perform preliminary review of supplier request for deviated material
• Lead purchasing corrective action meetings; accept or reject supplier corrective action requests
• Verify supplier containment is taken immediately upon discovery of a quality concern
• Liaison between Sargent functional teams and suppliers for rejection disputes
• Assist supplier development team as needed to drive improvement and work transfers
• Support Advanced Quality Planning and PPAP review for new product introduction
• Maintain Supplier Quality Clauses and Supplier Quality Assurance Manual
• Ability to travel to suppliers on an as‑needed basis (30%)

• Bachelor’s science degree in a technical field
• Minimum 5 years of quality system auditing experience with at least 3 years performing external quality system audits
• Must be ASQ CQA or must be able to achieve certification within 1 year of employment
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts to enable review of processes
• Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve issues ranging from basic to complex
• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications:
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to communicate and work well with other individuals, departments and companies
• Must have the ability to travel
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Knowledge of electrical or mechanical engineering disciplines
• Experience with source inspection at suppliers
• Experience performing First Article Inspection reviews to AS9102 requirements
• GD&T experience
• Attended and passed ISO 9001 or AS9100 Lead Auditor training
• Experience providing ISO 9001 or AS9100 auditor training

• Ability to sit at a desk and work with a computer for extended periods
• Ability to safely move about in a variety of work environments, from office to manufacturing floor, and other settings
• Ability to remain on a manufacturing shop floor for extended periods while meeting specified safety requirements (e.g., vision protection, foot/toe protection)

• Competitive Compensation
• Holidays, vacation, and sick time
• 401(k) savings & investment plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• HSA/FSA
• Life and disability insurance
• Accident, hospital, and critical care plans
• Pet insurance
• Gym and rideshare incentives
• Legal insurance and identity theft protection

EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled