Supplier QA Eng II

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) addresses supplier quality performance concerns by monitoring the effectiveness of supplier Quality Management Systems and partnering with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and other stakeholders to improve supplier performance. Improvement goals include increasing lifecycle, reducing scrap, and improving manufacturing and repair processes. The position drives major cross-functional quality improvement projects with minimum supervision. The SQE ensures delivered and finished articles meet approved quality system requirements and applicable type design or in-service limitations. The role evaluates suppliers through audits, certifies or assesses supplier quality systems and capabilities, coordinates quality assurance plans and audit schedules, and drives supplier corrective and preventive action. It also promotes continuous improvement and APQP principles, develops supplier performance metrics, and may provide guidance to subordinate Quality Engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, aviation sciences, quality systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
Two years of technical-related experience in a manufacturing environment or repair and overhaul facility.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to understand, apply, and communicate blueprints and specifications, Federal Aviation Regulations, Quality Control System Requirements, and manufacturing and fabrication techniques and processes.
Computer literacy and ability to work with the software applications used throughout the enterprise.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace manufacturing industry experience.
Strong communication skills for collaboration with departments and suppliers.
Experience leading and participating in high-level project management.
An Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License may be combined with four years of related experience, in addition to the stated experience requirements, in lieu of the degree requirement.
ASQ certification (CQE) and/or experience as an FAA-recognized designee.
Experience in a Supplier Quality capacity.
Working knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma principles; certification preferred.
Knowledge of APQP principles.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned tasks in a timely manner to support the supplier quality and inspection system.
Ensure delivered and finished articles are manufactured in accordance with approved quality system requirements and certified as compliant with type design requirements or applicable in-service limitations for Repair Station activities.
Manage supplier performance compliance through system, product, and process audits in accordance with company policy and federal regulations.
Certify suppliers or assess supplier quality systems, personnel, processes, and equipment against applicable quality standards.
Coordinate supplier quality assurance program plans, monitor and modify audit schedules, and evaluate acceptance test programs and supplier quality engineering requirements.
Drive the Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) process for suppliers, including closed-loop corrective action and timely, effective supplier corrective action plans.
Promote continuous improvement techniques and APQP principles with suppliers to reduce variability and achieve process control.
Develop key metrics and scorecard measures that represent supplier health, risk, and performance.
Provide technical guidance to subordinate personnel and oversee assigned tasks of subordinate Quality Engineers within functional groups.
Lead quality focus meetings addressing supplier performance and communicating progress to senior leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.