SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER II

LISI•Torrance, CA

1d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The focus of this position is to proactively plan and direct activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for manufacturing processes, materials, and products. The Supplier Quality Engineer plays a vital role in driving continuous improvement within our supply base, mitigating risks, and ensuring that all purchased parts meet stringent aerospace industry standards. This role involves working closely with internal stakeholders (engineering, procurement, manufacturing) and external suppliers to establish and maintain robust quality systems that deliver defect-free parts and on-time delivery. The company, LISI AEROSPACE, is a global leader in high-tech metal components for aircraft, emphasizing industrial excellence, cost, quality, deadlines, and workplace safety. They foster advancement and flexibility, empowering employees and providing development through their Corporate University, the LISI Knowledge Institute (LKI).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in related discipline and minimum 3 to 5 years directly related experience required and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Working knowledge of special processes, manufacturing methods, metallurgy, design and documentation
Solid understanding of receiving inspection processes including statistical sampling, component measurement techniques, specifications, drawings, AS9102 FAIR
Understand workflows, Quality Management Systems, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Analysis, implements and uses Six Sigma/ SPC and develops SOP’S (Standard Operating Procedures).
Understands and has working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS 9100, NADCAP, Mil-Specs, ITAR, aerospace specification, metallurgy, special processing, and raw material specification
Able to clearly share expertise and transfer technical knowledge to others
Communicates technical knowledge and expertise with customers to instill confidence regarding quality function.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
Listens intently to others and seeks clarification
Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquiries regardless of the situation
Presents complex concepts in a simple manner to achieve understanding of benefit plans at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrates group presentation skills
Participates in meetings.
Leads and or facilitates teams
Balances team and individual responsibilities
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views
Gives and welcomes feedback
Contributes to building a positive team spirit
Places success of team above own interests
Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives
Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
Recognizes accomplishments of team members.
Understands business implications of decisions
Displays orientation to profitability
Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition
Aligns work with strategic goals.
Works within approved budget
Develops and implements cost saving measures
Contributes to profits and revenue
Conserves organizational resources.
Adapts to changes in the work environment
Manages competing demands
Changes approach or method to best fit the situation
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Prioritizes and plans work activities of self and others
Uses time efficiently
Plans for resources in a creative way only adding cost as absolutely necessary
Sets goals and objectives
Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks
Develops realistic action plans.
Approaches others in a tactful manner
Reacts well under pressure
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
Accepts responsibility for own actions
Follows through on commitments.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, and sampling theory.
Basic mainframe computer systems and familiar with Spreadsheet and Word Processing software.
Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Preferred CQE and/or CQA certified
Six Sigma - Green Belt certified highly desired.
Strong drafting skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to work within a team.
Lean Six Sigma preferred
Aerospace manufacturing experience highly desired.
Working experience of manufacturing environment procedures
Working knowledge of relevant engineering applications
Certified 6 Sigma Black or Green Belt, Certified Quality Engineer and/or Auditor

Responsibilities

Working closely with internal stakeholders (engineering, procurement, manufacturing) and external suppliers to establish and maintain robust quality systems that deliver defect-free parts and on-time delivery
Driving continuous improvement within our supply base, mitigating risks, and ensuring that all purchased parts meet stringent aerospace industry standards
Establish and manage supplier quality metrics, utilizing data analysis to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement in supplier performance
Managing and resolving internal and external non-conformances, including the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Supporting the development and implementation of supplier improvement and control plans
Reviewing and approving supplier documentation (e.g., APQP, PPAP submissions, control plans, FMEAs)
Supporting the development and implementation of new product introductions (NPI)
Interface with business units, cross-functional groups and suppliers on support tasks related to Quality & OTD, FA (Failure Analysis), RCCA (Root Cause Analysis / Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions)
Establish and drive process performance and controls (SPC) reviews at Supplier
Conduct thorough assessments and audits of supplier capabilities, quality systems, and processes to ensure compliance with established standards and regulations
Oversee the qualification process for new suppliers, evaluating their technical capabilities, manufacturing processes, and quality systems to ensure alignment with stringent quality expectations
Play a pivotal role in product realization by participating in critical drawing reviews, readiness assessments, and ensuring suppliers are aligned with requirements
Apply advanced quality methodologies such as SPC, Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, and provide guidance on interpreting intricate engineering specifications
Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, interacting professionally with internal and external stakeholders, including effective communication with senior management
Travel as needed (up to 25%)
Other duties as assigned
May assign work or oversee work product to less experienced Team Members. Responsibility excludes direct management responsibilities including but not limited to, Performance Management, and disciplinary actions
Comply with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures.
Wear personal safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and proper footwear in specified areas.
Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture.
Respect and ensure respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment (in particular the LISI golden rules).
Immediately correct, whenever possible, or report to superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety and environmental protection.
Implement preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risks.
Participate, upon request, in analyses (of risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to his/her professional scope.
Be familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her work.
Be familiar with the site's HSE policy and objectives.
Make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact.