Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Saab•East Syracuse, NY

2d•$92,200 - $115,300•Onsite

About The Position

Saab, Inc. is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to join our Quality team. As a Senior SQE, you will oversee the quality of products and services received from external suppliers. This position will be based on-site at our Syracuse, NY location and requires up to 50% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field with 4+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with supplier quality management systems and auditing practices.
Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools.
Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspections.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage suppliers at all levels.
Ability to travel to supplier locations for on-site assessments, audits, and inspections.
Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.
Experience driving quality improvements.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Department of War (DoW) programs, procedures, and processes.
ASQ AS9100/ISO 9001 Certified Lead Auditor Certification.
IPC or other relevant industry certifications.

Responsibilities

Supplier selection and evaluation: Assess potential suppliers’ capabilities through technical reviews, quality system audits, and site visits to ensure they can meet quality requirements.
Supplier performance monitoring: Track supplier quality metrics such as defect rates, delivery performance, and compliance to identify improvement opportunities and hold suppliers accountable to quality standards.
Quality improvement initiatives: Develop and implement corrective action plans with suppliers to address quality issues, including root cause analysis and preventative measures.
Supplier development: Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and quality systems.
New product introduction: Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure new supplier products meet design specifications and quality requirements throughout the development process. Perform reviews and approve supplier AS9102 First Article Inspections.
Incoming inspection oversight: Review and approve incoming inspection procedures and ensure proper quality checks are performed on received materials.
Source inspection: Perform source inspections at supplier facilities.
Non-conformance management: Investigate and resolve non-conforming product issues, including initiating corrective actions and managing supplier corrective action plans.
Data analysis and reporting: Utilize statistical tools to analyze quality data, identify trends, and generate reports on supplier performance.
Compliance management: Ensure suppliers adhere to relevant quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Mentorship and leadership: Provide guidance and coaching to junior quality engineers on supplier quality management practices.
Travel up to 50% annually, as required.