Supplier Quality Engineer (LP2) - Supplier Excellence Team

Advanced Atomization Technologies LLC•Clyde, NY

14d

About The Position

As part of the Supplier Execellence Team, the Supplier Quality Engineer II is a self-starter who will be responsible for providing guidance and support for front-line activities in support of continual improvement throughout the supply chain. They will work directly with suppliers, AA TECH Supplier Quality Technicians and Engineers to streamline the flow of information, eliminate waste, and promote lean concepts in the pursuit of zero defects. They will be directly responsible for working with suppliers on improved inspection methodologies, the implementation of mistake-proofing practices, and driving supplier quality metric improvements. Required travel is estimated to be 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in a Technical field with minimum 3 years’ experience in manufacturing related discipline
Direct experience with typical aerospace manufacturing and special processes, i.e. forging, casting, welding, brazing, heat treating, EDM, plating, etc.
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
Ability to present statistically sound data within technical reports
Knowledge of lean concepts & techniques
Experience conducting quality related training sessions
Understanding of advanced problem-solving techniques
Team Player with the ability and desire to lead others

Nice To Haves

Six-Sigma Black Belt
CQE Certification
Supervisory experience in a quality role

Responsibilities

Provide input and guidance to Product Development teams
Perform Source Change Request and risk analysis
Drive Continuous Improvement activity with suppliers via problem-solving / lean concepts and techniques
Conduct supplier training as needed
Mentor Supplier Quality Technician and Supplier Quality Engineer I on statistical analysis and techniques
Conduct new (on-boarding) and periodic supplier audits
Perform “Doing Business with Parker/AA TECH” reviews
Improve current Supplier Quality System Procedures and Instructions
Drive improved supplier metrology (inspection) techniques
Drive timely supplier S.C.A.R. (Supplier Corrective Action Request) response
Identify supplier quality performance trends for improvement
Achieve and maintain a functional working knowledge of the following: 1. Supplier F.A.I.R. (First Article Inspection Process) review and approval 2. Data collection & receiving inspection practices and techniques 3. P.D.Q.R. (Parker Designated Quality Representative) role and responsibility 4. Supplier data review (C of C, quality bundles, self-release audits, etc.)
Assist Supplier Quality Engineer III with the following: 1. Supplier training in ZDP (Zero Defect Program) and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) tools 2. Driving supplier dashboard metrics improvement 3. Utilize cost of quality data and statistical analysis to identify trends for focused improvement efforts 4. Create new supplier Quality System Procedures and Instructions