Supplier QA Eng II

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

19h

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) addresses supplier quality performance concerns and works with suppliers to monitor the effectiveness of their Quality Management Systems. The role partners with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and other stakeholders to improve supplier performance, increase lifecycle, reduce scrap, and improve manufacturing and repair processes. It requires the ability to drive major cross-functional quality improvement projects with minimal supervision. The SQE ensures delivered and finished articles meet approved quality system and type-design requirements, or applicable in-service limitations for Repair Station activities. The position manages supplier compliance through system, product, and process audits; assesses or certifies supplier quality systems, personnel, processes, and equipment; and coordinates quality program plans, audit schedules, acceptance test programs, and supplier quality engineering requirements. The SQE also leads supplier corrective and preventive action and promotes continuous improvement and APQP principles.

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 software applications used throughout the enterprise.

Nice To Haves

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

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 Repair Station in-service limitations.
Manage supplier performance compliance through system, product, and process audits in accordance with company policy and federal regulations.
Certify suppliers or assess their quality systems, personnel, processes, and equipment against applicable quality standards.
Coordinate 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.
Promote continuous improvement techniques and APQP principles with suppliers to reduce variability and achieve process control.
Drive the closed-loop corrective action process and ensure supplier corrective action plans are timely and effective.
Develop key metrics and scorecard measures that depict supplier risk and performance.
Provide technical guidance and direction to subordinate-level personnel and oversee assigned tasks of subordinate Quality Engineers.
Lead quality-focused meetings addressing supplier performance and communicating progress to senior leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.