Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies • Columbus, GA

100d • $101,000 - $203,000

About The Position

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will serve as liaison between Commodity Management, Supply Planning, Suppliers, and Mod Center to improve suppliers short- and long-term performance. Assess part issues and guide solutions through Real-Time Problem Resolution (RTPR) to meet production throughput, on-time delivery, quality, customer satisfaction goals and objectives. Ensure supplier compliance to company, customer, regulatory, procedures and requirements through managing contractual flow downs, T&Cs and PO reviews. Through leadership and effective communication, develop and drive the tactical execution of supplier performance. Lead supplier performance metrics, supplier RCCAs, perform supplier TRUS events and perform supplier assessments working with ESA, MCL, Eng. and Program Leadership to prevent recurrence and ensure timely execution of program and customer requirements. Lead/drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) using baseline metrics and future demand; baseline factory metrics (Scrap, Rework, FPY, etc.), identify top drivers, forecast future demand for top drivers, and identify areas of opportunity for improvement. Implement and maintain the site Quality metrics for aged QNs supporting MRB strategies and initiatives in accordance with current quality standards, reporting on the performance of the quality system for review and improvements. Support suppliers to establish system which supports data integrity, accessibility, and procedures for maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and safety. Responsible for the day-to-day quality deliverables and initiatives from suppliers (C of C review, FAIs, MRB, shipment data packages, root cause and investigation, calibration, tooling inspection, non-conformance control and documentation). Drive supplier product and process improvements that ensures the value stream quality metric goals are met (Escapes, Scrap, Rework, Throughput), collaborating with cross-functional teams to support engineering dispositions, DCMA, and delivery assurance. Support site safety initiatives through participating in Environmental, Health & Safety assessments, reviews and RIDIIs. Up to 50% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and minimum 8 years' experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or closely related industrial environment OR a Master's degree and 5 or more years' experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or closely related industrial environment.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Demonstrated experience with New Product Development (NPD).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree.
• Prior experience within a manufacturing environment of aerospace products.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Commodity Management, Supply Planning, Suppliers, and Mod Center.
• Assess part issues and guide solutions through Real-Time Problem Resolution (RTPR).
• Ensure supplier compliance to company, customer, regulatory, procedures and requirements.
• Develop and drive the tactical execution of supplier performance.
• Lead supplier performance metrics, supplier RCCAs, and perform supplier assessments.
• Lead/drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives.
• Implement and maintain the site Quality metrics for aged QNs.
• Support suppliers to establish systems for data integrity and quality standards.
• Responsible for day-to-day quality deliverables and initiatives from suppliers.
• Drive supplier product and process improvements.
• Support site safety initiatives through participation in assessments and reviews.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree