Supplier Quality Engineer
Location : Fort Worth, Texas and Camarillo, California
The SQE core responsibilities will be communicating with suppliers, validating concerns, root cause analysis, resolving product / paperwork holds, conducting audits & analyzing data for metrics.
Main Responsibilities :
- Analyze & validate the reported internal supplier issues.
- Determine cause & responsibility by reviewing drawings or specifications & measuring parts.
- Notify suppliers, initiate containment, update internal systems & generate / follow up on corrective actions.
- Perform virtual & onsite supplier audits as needed.
- Address products' paperwork issues with suppliers & maintain the systems.
- Maintain & generate reports / charts for metrics utilizing data mining from various support systems.
- Accuracy, attention to details & appropriate turnaround time in all internal & external communication.
- Experience in advancing a Zero-Defect culture utilizing advanced Quality tools such as statistical analysis, PFMEA, 8D corrective action, A3 problem solving, 5 why analysis, Ishikawa diagrams and other six sigma tools.
- Ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams. Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects.
- Prioritize tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
- Travel 25% or less domestic and international.
Must Have Requirements :
Interpret blueprints, specifications & work instructions.Hands-on expertise in measurement methods & tools.Data analysis & mining Pivot charts.Root cause analysis / problem solving.Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint)Supplier quality audit experience.US Person (under ITAR rules) to be eligible.Preferred Requirements :
At least 5 years' experience in demonstrated process improvement success; proven accomplishments utilizing Lean tools / methodologies; Structured Problem Solving, 5S, Mistake-Proofing and process capability tools required to drive the continuous improvement culture into the organization.4+ years' experience as a Quality Engineer in Aerospace.M.S. or B.S. degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or related job experience.APQP / PPAP background is strongly preferred but not required.Net-Inspect experience is strongly preferred but not required.Essential Commodity Experience / Requirements :
Machining (Must have)Assembly / Mfg ExperienceAerospaceProblem SolvingSense of urgencyCustomer experienceWork Environment :
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to safety glasses, heel straps, and shop coats.
Compensation : $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year