Quality Assurance Engineer

Collaborates with internal quality, engineering and manufacturing functions and suppliers to ensure quality standards and product requirements are met. Ensures supplier contract requirements are implemented and verified. Monitors quality control activities and systems at supplier facilities and maintains feedback loops. Performs surveillance ensuring supplier's conformance to company and program requirements. Performs source inspections (both in process and final), first articles, manufacturing process validations, source surveillance and special process audits, as applicable. Provides internal and supplier support for root cause and corrective/preventive actions related to supplier discrepancies. Supports supplier failure investigations as required. Ensures control of supplier nonconforming items, conduct analyses and monitor effectiveness of corrective actions at the supplier. As the Supplier Quality Field Representative Staff, you will be responsible for collaborating with internal quality, engineering, and manufacturing functions and suppliers to ensure quality standards and product requirements are met. Your Responsibilities Will Include Collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to ensure quality standards are met Ensuring supplier contract requirements are implemented and verified Working flexible hours and traveling out of the assigned geographical area to support suppliers across the United States Driving down risk to the product and customer through continuous improvement and a proactive mindset Basic Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (STEM) and minimum of 6 years experience6+ years Electronics ExperienceAwareness of IPCA610 & STD-001 (familiarity with)Awareness and performance of Auditing experience-how to execute and plan an audit6+ years Supplier Management Experience6+ years Supplier Quality experience6+ years experience in Supply Chain6+ years experience in Relationship Building6+ years experience as a Team Player6+ years Electrical Testing experience6+ years Quality Assurance/Quality Control experience6+ years Quality Management System (QMS) Desired Skills Aerospace Experience Electronics Manufacturing and Testing ExperienceSkills and experience working with complex machined parts, electrical and electronic assembliesStrong understanding of how to manage and interface with suppliers daily to support the ProgramAn understanding of the MFC SAP and Procure to Pay (P2P) business systemsASQ Certification, i.e., (1) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) , (2) Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) and/or (3) Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)Experience with source inspection, special process surveys, purchase order reviews and surveillance activities at suppliersDemonstrated leadership and customer relationship management skills Candidate selected will work at the Chelmsford MA facility for badging and training (2-3 weeks). Once training is completed, contractor will then work full time at the below location: Nashua, NH