Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer

L3HHCM20•Austin, TX

1d•$84,000 - $178,000•Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that delivered products and/or services conform to contractual and the Company’s requirements. The SQE will work closely with their assigned suppliers on activities such as Early Supplier Engagements, First Article Inspections, Root Cause / Corrective Action activities, and audits. The SQE will also work with the assigned Contract Source Inspector to ensure that product releases are timely and meet the expectations of the internal customers. Up to 80% travel is required.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of machining supplier processes and quality risks associated with machined hardware
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements
Knowledge of GD&T and dimensional inspection techniques
Ability to review and assess supplier manufacturing plans, inspection plans, and control plans
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources and develop action plans
Experience with nonconformance management, corrective action requests, and supplier performance improvement
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a close-knit team environment
Ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive timely and effective resolution of issues
Proficiency in preparing reports, metrics, and supplier performance summaries
Ability to work independently in the field and manage multiple supplier priorities
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant quality experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related quality experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related quality experience.
Possession of a valid driver’s license. Employees who drive on company business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid driver’s license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the company.
Ability to travel onsite to regional suppliers up to 80% of the time.
Ability to obtain a US LEVEL Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management System Standard
Working knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements
Experience in manufacturing and/or inspection environments
Strong problem-solving, investigation, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) experience
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) strongly preferred
Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
Experience with supplier surveillance, supplier development, and source inspection

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.
Visit suppliers and perform investigation and root cause analysis to drive improvements into their processes.
Be accountable for assigned suppliers' performance and ensure suppliers are performing with a 100% quality rating.
Be an active contributor 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.
Participates in managing the supplier ratings/scorecard system and overseeing periodic performance review meetings.
Perform periodic source inspections at assigned suppliers.
Up to 80% travel.