Supplier Quality Engineer
About The Position
Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems (R2S) is seeking a proven, high performing Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to fill this key role supporting a dynamic and growing company. The SQE role will be active in all aspects of Quality Assurance responsibilities. The position will require a strong collaboration and leadership skills as they will be required to work directly with our Customer and Supplier partners in a cross-functional team environment to sustain ongoing production deliveries of current contracts and develop supplier second sources. Responsibilities include: Ensure flow down of product requirements both internally and to the sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and Statement of Work (SOW) Interpret these requirements and make decisions on Quality Note application to procured parts Review Supplier Change Requests, Supplier Statements of Work and internal TDP change requests Perform on-site Source Surveillance Track supplier response to Corrective Action Requests (CAR), evaluate supplier response, provide feedback to supplier, and ensure closure of 8D Actively participates in root cause analysis on failures, Participate in Supplier assessments, evaluating new potential suppliers, Prepare and authorize the Acceptance Data Package (ADP) for customer deliveries. Contribute in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supplier quality performance Participate in process change reviews, qualification test reviews, Perform special process audits and qualification to include Weld, NDT, Paint Facilitate Program Reviews, Supplier Reviews, and Technical Interchange Meetings Perform Supplier factory process walks and factory risk assessments Represents Quality on cross-functional teams to integrate contractual and QMS into all aspects of proposals and program processes and documentation Act as the customers’ advocate when customers have detected quality problems Review and approve deviation requests from suppliers Assisting in, and directing investigations and resolution of quality-related supplier, production, manufacturing, and design-related problems or non-conformances, Conduct or support Supplier First Article Inspections (FAI) of product revisions and new product launch,
Requirements
- Typically requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Engineering or related STEM programs, and at least 10 years’ experience, or a combination of related experience and education in Quality Engineering or working with Quality Systems.
- Experience presenting to and communicating in cross-functional teams.
- At least two years’ experience in reading and understanding various technical documents such as blueprints, material specification sheets, etc.
- Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001 standards
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required
Nice To Haves
- Active or transferable U.S. government issued Secret Clearance
- ASQ Certified CQE, CMQ/OE, CSQP or CQA
- Demonstrated success using Lean or Six Sigma tools methodologies
- Experiences working with IFS ERP system
- Working experience with FAR/DFAR compliance
- Experience in a government contracting environment with DoD and non-DoD customers
- Experienced with establishing cost estimation
- Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma tools, DMAIC, PPAP, DFMEA, DOE, SPC, GR&R, CPk, EVMS, Risk &Opportunity Score Card etc
Responsibilities
- Ensure flow down of product requirements both internally and to the sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and Statement of Work (SOW)
- Interpret these requirements and make decisions on Quality Note application to procured parts
- Review Supplier Change Requests, Supplier Statements of Work and internal TDP change requests
- Perform on-site Source Surveillance
- Track supplier response to Corrective Action Requests (CAR), evaluate supplier response, provide feedback to supplier, and ensure closure of 8D
- Actively participates in root cause analysis on failures
- Participate in Supplier assessments, evaluating new potential suppliers
- Prepare and authorize the Acceptance Data Package (ADP) for customer deliveries
- Contribute in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supplier quality performance
- Participate in process change reviews, qualification test reviews
- Perform special process audits and qualification to include Weld, NDT, Paint
- Facilitate Program Reviews, Supplier Reviews, and Technical Interchange Meetings
- Perform Supplier factory process walks and factory risk assessments
- Represents Quality on cross-functional teams to integrate contractual and QMS into all aspects of proposals and program processes and documentation
- Act as the customers’ advocate when customers have detected quality problems
- Review and approve deviation requests from suppliers
- Assisting in, and directing investigations and resolution of quality-related supplier, production, manufacturing, and design-related problems or non-conformances
- Conduct or support Supplier First Article Inspections (FAI) of product revisions and new product launch
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
