Supplier Quality Engineer (Onsite)
Pratt & Whitney · East Hartford, CT · 1 mo ago
On-siteQuality AssuranceFull-time
What You Will Do
- Working with Hot Section Mod Center (HSMC) suppliers to help them meet P&W quality requirements.
- Create and maintain key relationships with Suppliers’ Quality and Operations Management teams, as well as PW Engineering, Procurement, and support organizations to resolve production challenges in a high paced environment.
- Manage supplier Vendor Corrective Action Board (VCAB).
- Conduct data analysis in PW QLIK dashboards and SAP to collect and analyze data to implement process and design changes at suppliers to improve their quality and productivity.
- Engage with SQAR, PPAP focal points and visit domestic and international suppliers to improve overall quality signature of supplier.
- Escape Management Support to Investigation Managers in Quality Clinic.
- Collect/Compile data and drive Continuous improvement initiatives at the Supplier in reaction to escapes, and in support of reduced cost and lead-time.
- Hold Suppliers accountable for root cause and corrective actions and implement sustainable corrective / preventive action on all escapes/issues.
- Team with Engineering and Procurement to execute proactive supply base improvement plans that improve Quality signature and to ensure customer confidence.
Qualifications You Must Have
- BS in engineering, Quality, Industrial, Manufacturing or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.
- An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
- Experience working in RCCA tools such as 8D & 5-Whys, PFMEAs, PPAP, Gage R&R.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Experience working in manufacturing and quality environment.
- Knowledgeable / experienced in AS9100 / ISO 9001 Quality systems.
- Proficiency/expertise in Quality tools such as 8D, RCCA, PFMEA, GD&T and PPAP.
- Able to react quickly to resolve issues and collaborate cross-functionally for results.