Job details

Domain

Programs / Customer Relations

Job field / Job profile

Quality - Supplier quality assurance

Job title

Supplier Quality Flow Lead

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Magnitude/Scope of Responsibility: Ownership of Supplier Quality performance and improvement plans to support development of Supplier as per our business needs.
• Manages and tracks completion of Corrective Action Requests (CAR).
• Manages Suppliers' quality information and populates DK6000 with certification audit reports.
• Supports Supplier queries and Request For Drawing Change (RFDC) submittals and tracks to closure.
• Manages Supplier NCRs / Concessions and works closely with Incoming Inspection personnel to ensure supplier quality non-conformances are properly identified and resolved.
• Follow up on Failure Analysis Report (FAR) and CAR submittals to closure and determine technical responsibility of the NCR / Concession.
• Supports Supplier preparation and submittal of notice of escape occurrences and supports Program Quality with submittal to Customer.
• Performs Certification audits at Suppliers and follow up on root cause and corrective action activity.
• Reviews, Updates, and Creates audit checklists as required.
• Supports Engineering investigations (liaison between Supplier/Engineering/Procurement/Purchasing)
• Supports generation and validate information for various Company reports (ORM/CNQ/BSC/QIS/3rd party audits).
• Performs Supplier Quality performance reviews with Suppliers and launch the "Amber" escalation letter when required
• Supports daily QRQC Boards providing feedback and obtaining answers to identified issues.
• Backup team members who are out of office.
• Raise and Close Quality Notifications (Condition Of Supply Authorization (COSA)) in SAP as required by Procurement/Planning
• Reviews and Updates SAP part inspection criteria (Delegation/ Dock to Stock/ Quality Control) for Incoming Inspection.
• Manages Supplier Delegation training requirements.

Candidate skills & requirements
• A strong background (5 + Years) in quality and/or manufacturing engineering in the aerospace industry are preferred.
• Results oriented and steadfast in ensuring the integrity of the Company's Quality system.
• Strong problem solving with critical thinking, attention to detail, and excellent judgement/Decision making skills.
• Experienced in/knowledge of machining, NDT, special processing and assembly of landing gear parts, assembly, and raw material or forging processes.
• Trained ISO-9001 Lead Assessor and/or previous supplier auditing experience desired.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of management and including Supplier management.
• Good computer (Microsoft office products), analytical, statistical and interpretative skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with constantly changing priorities.
• Ability and willingness to complete work on a fixed and demanding schedule, and follow-up on outstanding issues in a timely fashion.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel frequently.
• Ability to work safely, adhering to any Health and Safety policy as well as maintain a high level of 5S for a clean and safe work environment.
• Ability to read drawings and understand / work in or with Catia models through our Enovia system.
• Knowledge of and ability to use measuring instruments for inspection purposes.
• Familiarity with Quality tools an asset. (FMEA, PFMEA, APQP, 8D )

Education and/or Certifications: Preferably, Supplier Quality Certification Professional (SQCP) / Quality Inspector (CQI) / Quality Engineer (CQI)

Specialized Knowledge: A strong Quality background in the Aerospace or Automotive industry is preferred. Basic understanding of Aerospace raw material grades, NDT, H/T, and special processing part requirements for various class levels of parts. Familiarity of Landing gear manufacturing and Assembly practices and Quality requirements. Trained in ISO 9001 Lead Assessor and/or previous audit experience. Knowledge of measuring instruments to be used and when, as well as test equipment required for specific applications and extensive working knowledge of hydraulic and electrical components.

Communication Skills: Superior communication skills for all levels of management.
Internal: Ability to work effectively with all departments consistent with the company's values.

Salary: $78,100 to $97,600

Reason for Recruitment: Replacement

Job location

Job location

North America, Canada, Ontario, Toronto

City (-ies)

Ontario

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Associate Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years