Supplier Development Associate

GAL AeroStaff•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Remote

About The Position

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions in the aviation and aerospace industry. We are seeking an experienced Supplier Development Associate to support supplier performance, quality, capacity, and recovery initiatives. This position works remotely while traveling extensively to supplier and customer locations to assess operations and support improvement efforts. Approximately 90% travel is expected, with travel expenses reimbursed in accordance with company guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field required.
Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience performing supplier assessments, audits, or related quality activities
Aerospace, automotive, or similar manufacturing industry experience required
Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, and related quality standards required
Strong knowledge of quality control principles, methodologies, and tools
Ability to assess manufacturing operations, materials, capacity, and production constraints
Experience developing corrective action and supplier recovery plans
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting tools
Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 90% of the time
United States citizenship required due to the nature of the work

Nice To Haves

Experience with supplier operations and supplier development assessments preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct supplier assessments to evaluate capability, capacity, manufacturing processes, materials, and production constraints
Monitor and support supplier capacity and capability improvement plans
Develop supplier recovery plans to improve supplier performance and reduce quality corrective actions
Develop and support quality control processes that meet applicable industry and customer requirements
Work directly with suppliers to identify operational and manufacturing improvement opportunities
Collaborate with cross functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions
Analyze supplier performance data and identify trends and areas requiring improvement
Prepare reports and communicate assessment findings, recovery progress, and supplier performance
Support supplier development activities through onsite assessments, follow up, and ongoing performance monitoring