Supplier Quality Manager
About the role
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company) supports Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"), which designs and builds commercial aerostructures including fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components with a focus on innovative composite and aluminium manufacturing solutions. The Supplier Quality First Level Manager leads a team of Supplier Quality Representatives (SQR) who oversee the performance and quality of Spirit Suppliers globally. This team is responsible for quality of product through the life cycle of the products which includes on-boarding, First Part Qualification, Sourcing of Product, First Article Inspection and Investigation of Discrepancies.
Responsibilities
- Consistent discipline across suppliers, management and procurement job families and apply specialized technical expertise for problem resolution
- Meets deadlines of supplier audits, discrepancy resolution and Supplier Improvement Initiatives
- Works cross-functionally with internal and external customers and suppliers and all employee levels to carry out responsibilities
- Responsible for the day to day performance management baseline, including establishing the programs organization and work breakdown structures; reporting, visibility and communication of strategic and operational program activities necessary to achieve defined program objectives and business plans
- Reporting program performance and maintaining program communication plan
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Experience in Supplier Quality Management/Supply Chain Management
- Experience working with internal and external customers and suppliers
- Experience with customer flow down requirements
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 3-5 yrs Experience in a quality or supply chain role
- Experience in a leadership/management position
- Knowledge of AS9100
- Knowledge of AS9102
- Knowledge of AS9145
- Experience in Aerospace
- Experience in manufacturing
- Experience working with multiple cross functional teams
- Experience with project management
- Experience presenting to and interacting with all levels of the organization
- Governance and Compliance background including experience with AS9100 or other external audits
- APICS, CPIM, CSCP or other industry certification
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
- SAP experience
- Bachelor's degree
Pay
- Summary Pay Range: $100,750 - $154,500
Schedule
Drug Free Workplace – post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
- Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work programs
- Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years