Supplier Quality Engineer (LP3)

Advanced Atomization Technologies LLC•Clyde, NY

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer I is a self-starter who will review and provide input for supplier selection activities including supplier evaluation and quality systems audits. They will provide front-line support to resolve supplier quality issues, while driving permanent supplier corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence. They will work directly with suppliers and assist the SQE-II to improve metrology choices, mistake-proofing, and other various process improvement methodologies (i.e. SPC, poka-yoke, etc). Required travel is estimated to be 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Technical Field) and/or 10 + years of consecutive experience in a supplier quality role in a manufacturing environment setting.
Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
Solid working knowledge of typical aerospace manufacturing and special processes, i.e. forging, casting, welding, brazing, heat treating, EDM, plating, etc.
Proven problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively communicate supplier status with all levels of the organization
Team Player
Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

Six-Sigma Green Belt
CQA certification
Leadership potential

Responsibilities

First Article Inspection Report (F.A.I.R.) review and approval
Perform basic problem-solving with suppliers, i.e. Plan-Do-Check-Act (P.D.C.A.)
Coordinate and communicate receiving inspection activities
Perform data collection / analyze data collected by Supplier Quality Technician (SQT)
Perform advanced statistical analysis of supplier data in support of sampling inspection
Identify supplier quality performance and trends that lead to supplier improvement efforts
Supplier-facing communicator, both verbally and in person
Parker Designated Quality Representative (P.D.Q.R.) certification
Coordinate supplier Certificate of Conformance (C of C) reviews
Perform on-site supplier visits in response to non-conformance
Perform annual Supplier Quality Bundle Audit Review & Self Release Maintenance Audits
Assign and approve Supplier Corrective Action Requests (S.C.A.R.)
Analyze supplier metrology (inspection) techniques and provide recommended improvements
Assist Supplier Quality Engineering II and III with the following: 1. Establish, review and update supplier focused QMS procedures and work instructions 2. Cost analysis/Continuous Improvement projects in support of Legacy & Product Development teams 3. Supplier on-boarding audits 4. Supplier training in ZDP (Zero Defect Program) and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) tools