Supplier Quality Engineer (Fort Worth)

Supplier Quality Engineer

The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for executing and expanding on key initiatives inside of the supplier quality organization. The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for executing various supplier quality engineering related activities such as Compliance, Process, and Product Audits, MRB, FAI Witnessing, Review and Sign off, Problem Solving, Corrective and Preventive Actions, Supplier Performance Reporting and other Quality Improvement Activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess suppliers manufacturing and quality processes through performing supplier audits following various standards depending on the type of audit. Audits may include but not limited to the following : AS9100 Compliance Audits, special processes, APQP audits, process, and product audits.
• Lead and / or support MRB activities to achieve optimal disposition of non-conforming material and ensure that adequate corrective actions are implemented.
• Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions of supplier quality issues
• Promote and facilitate the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke, and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Facilitate the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues within assigned projects and suppliers.
• Support suppliers in the evaluation of existing manufacturing or business processes, identification of opportunities for improvement, and development of solutions to optimize supplier performance using various problem-solving techniques.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to suppliers to solve process and product quality issues and improve internal and outgoing quality performance.
• Develop and maintain detailed and accurate reporting of supplier performance and quality improvement progress. Report weekly and monthly on supplier progress to meet customer expectations.
• Undertake special projects as required
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with all stakeholders to ensure timely and effective responsiveness to abnormalities.

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General Requirements

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Working Conditions

Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective, and timely manner with minimal direction. Mobility : Incumbents are required to participate in assigned physical activities which may include light lifting and sitting for prolonged periods of time. Vision sufficient to read printed documents, computer screens, and observe behavior of others. Environment : Typical office conditions, directly working Quality management team, working with the SMS team, and external customers. Other Factors : Typical hours worked are Monday Friday from 8 : 00 a.m. 5 : 00 p.m. Incumbents may be required to work occasional extended hours and weekend overtime. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk (approximately 1-2 miles a day); sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee will occasionally drive long distances to and from various suppliers as needed. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

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Company Overview

TRIGO ADR Americas is the leader in the Aerospace & Defense Industry providing global Supplier Delivery Assurance, Supplier Development and Quality Management Services. Trigo provides a fully integrated service solution to optimize Supplier performance through an embedded boots on the ground business model to drive systemic changes that enhance Supplier Quality and Supplier Delivery performance. We work as an extension of