Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer-Supplier Quality

Level 3 Communications, Inc$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or a Technical Field
  • 6+ years of Aerospace Quality experience, or equivalent education and experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
  • Manufacturing inspection experience preferred
  • Experience with Military and FAA certifications preferred
  • FAA quality authorizations and/or certifications are preferred
  • Knowledge of AS9100 standards

Responsibilities

  • Monitor performance of assigned suppliers and drive corrective actions
  • Identify critical suppliers and establish action plans for performance monitoring
  • Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for suppliers
  • Perform source inspections at supplier locations and onsite for incoming materials
  • Review and accept first article inspections
  • Lead Military and FAA certification efforts
  • Travel up to 50% for supplier engagement and inspections

Benefits

  • Structured 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
  • Opportunity for professional development in a leading organization
  • Access to work with high-profile suppliers and technology
  • Engagement in military and FAA certification processes
  • Collaborative work environment across multiple departments
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Specialist Quality Engineer

Job Code: 42386

Job Location: Greenville, Texas On-site

Job Schedule: 9/80: Off every other Friday, 1st Shift

Job Description:

Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) - The SQE will report to the Supplier Quality Manager as part of the Quality Organization. This position will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of standards, methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of company products in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Performs analysis on reported nonconformities and discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical systems, field and clinical data. Further investigates the cause for discrepancies and nonconformities to develop disposition and recommends corrective action plans with suppliers. Leads material review board and Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities. Interfaces with Suppliers, Manufacturing, Engineering, the Customer, Procurement and Subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met. Conducts Cost of Poor Quality analysis and manages supplier corrective actions. Serves as the primary interface to Procurement, Suppliers, and other functional departments for Supplier Quality related matters.

Essential Functions:
Monitoring performance of assigned Suppliers and facilitating corrective and preventative actions to accomplish improvements
Identifying critical Suppliers and establish/manage action plans for monitoring Supplier performance
Supplier Root Cause and Corrective Action
Performing Source inspection both at the supplier and on site for incoming material
First Article Inspection review and acceptance
Execution of Military and/or FAA Certification efforts
Travel will be required up to 50%

Qualifications:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science or other Technical Field with at least ten (6) years Aerospace Quality experience (Equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered).

Preferred Additional Skills:
Manufacturing inspection experience
Experience with Military and FAA Certification efforts is preferred.
FAA and Quality authorizations and/or certifications are preferred.
AS9100 experience

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