Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop positive relationships and work closely with quality leaders to manage, implement and track supplier improvements.
• Perform process and product audits for proactive risk management.
• Support authorities (FAA, EASA, CAAC) and customer audits.
• Create and participate in PFMEA activities, Work Instruction Improvements, and Control Plan effectiveness with suppliers.
• Evaluate/develop prospective supplier Quality System.
• Evaluate/develop procedures for compliance to contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain supplier Quality metrics associated with supplier capability, trends and related production improvement efforts.
• Train associates, suppliers, and contract personnel in Six Sigma techniques.
• Drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations to prevent defects.
• Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Provide technical insight to analyze risks and opportunities.
• Travel to supplier sites.

Qualifications

• YOU MUST HAVE Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
• Minimum 6 of years of experience in supplier quality engineering or a related role.
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites more than 50%.
• Experience using Six Sigma techniques and Green belt certification.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience with project management and Kaizen facilitation.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of leadership.
• Proven problem-solving skills, including ability to interpret business performance and financial data, define actions, and implement solutions.
• Recognized authority in area of expertise and or products with wide versatility of experience and capability – casting, welding, or machining background is a plus.
• High level of interpersonal skills is required to handle difficult situations as well as diffuse interpersonal conflict effectively.