Sr Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer

L3HHCM20 • Phoenix, AZ

95d • $82,500 - $153,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join and support our Supplier Quality Team for the Phoenix, AZ region. Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant Quality experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related Quality experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related Quality experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management System Standard and AS9102, First Article Inspection Standard.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or inspections required.
• Strong problem solving, RCCA and investigation experience required.
• Certified Quality Engineer strongly preferred.
• Ability to synthesize and analyze data from several sources and develop a plan to take action based upon the data.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a close-knit team environment.
• Ability to travel onsite to regional suppliers 80% of the time.
• 2+ years’ experience with actuators and valves.

Responsibilities

• Visit suppliers to review product & process issues.
• Interface with internal and external customers; i.e., engineering, manufacturing, supplier, procurement to ensure requirements are met.
• Analyze supplier processes and planning to verify compliance with purchase orders, engineering drawings, processes, specifications, etc.
• Review and approval of supplier FAIs IAW AS9102.
• Perform investigation and root cause analysis to drive improvements into suppliers' processes.
• Be accountable for assigned suppliers' performance and ensure suppliers are performing with a 100% quality rating.
• Contribute in Early Supplier Engagements such as Post Award Reviews (PAR), Supplier Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, and Control Plan activity.
• Work with suppliers to resolve issues with purchase order inspection packages.
• Investigate and report supplier quality history as requested by quality engineering or Quality & Mission Assurance (Q&MA) management.
• Create reporting documents to status Supplier's Performance, Non-Conformance History, impact to the Company's CoPQ, and other metrics as assigned.
• Participate in managing the supplier ratings/scorecard system and overseeing periodic meetings.
• Perform periodic source inspections at assigned suppliers.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees