Supplier Quality Engineer 3 Position OverviewThe position will require working flexible hours. Travel is required in support of supplier onboarding, oversight, issue investigation/resolution, audits, etc. across the United States. The position is also responsible for managing / coordinating / resolving all items related to Supplier Quality. Candidate must be instrumental in implementing and executing the Quality Assurance strategy of the company. Role will be a key factor to ensure suppliers are meeting customer requirements at the highest level of excellence and product conformity.
Principal Accountabilities- Responsible for ensuring supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and assisting key suppliers towards industry standards of excellence.
- Provide Supplier Quality support with the objective of improving process performance and process stability.
- Perform on-going surveillance of supplier's conformance to all applicable requirements.
- Responsible for quality problem resolution, initiation, and closure of supplier quality notifications (escapes, disclosures), on-time responses of any/all associated corrective actions with adequate follow up verifications.
- Provide expertise in Supplier Quality improvement methods/tools that support continuous improvement activities.
- Drive suppliers to ZDP (Zero Defect Plans) to ensure continuous defect reduction.
- Develop, implement, and audit supplier inspection plans, inspection methods, acceptance criteria, procedures, work instructions, etc.
- Support/lead Supplier Quality meetings/reviews with Suppliers and Qarbon Leadership.
- Maintain positive team relationships with internal/external customers and co-workers.
- Any other related duties necessary to accommodate changes in business, processes or customer requirements.
Experience and Other Requirements - Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent resident per ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) guidelines.
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or a foreign person per ITAR.
- Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred) with at least 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality in an aerospace fabrication or assembly field or will have at least 10 years of relevant experience.
- Must be willing and able to travel to domestic suppliers with limited notification. (Note: International travel may be required with adequate notification)
- Experience with detail part manufacturing and chemical processing is preferred.
- Understanding of Aerospace standards and certification process of Quality Management Systems such as AS9100, ISO-9001, NADCAP and other industry-specific standard or regulation.
- Mid-level experience with First Article Inspection Reports, in addition to validating supplier submitted FAI's meet AS9102, and customer flowed requirements.
- Ability to interface effectively with all departments and levels of the organization as well as with customers.
- Candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- The candidate must be dedicated, motivated and a self-starter.
- The candidate must possess good communication skills (both written and verbal) with strong process management capabilities and problem-solving skills.
- Candidate must possess a mid to high level technical understanding with CMS (Coordinate Measurement System) reporting and the interrogation of these reports to ensure engineering conformance.
- Experience in MBD, GD&T and CAD based systems is required.
- Must have strong understanding of problem-solving methods, i.e., 8D, root cause analysis, PFMEA, Fishbone diagram, etc.
- An active clearance is highly preferred. Candidates without an active clearance may still be considered but must be eligible to obtain and maintain one.
What does Qarbon Aerospace have to Offer?- Company Paid Benefits available immediately upon employment.
- Basic Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD) & Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Flex Time Off
- Medical/Prescription Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance / Hospital Indemnity Insurance / Accident Insurance
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
- Savings and Spending Accounts
- Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care FSA
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Immediate vesting on 401(k) Plans
- Education Reimbursement Assistance
