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The Supplier Quality Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for working with suppliers, design engineering, operations, and supply chain to select qualified suppliers and enhance supplier performance, ensuring a positive impact on the quality of both new and existing products.
Job Responsibility:
Collaborate with business units, cross-functional teams, and suppliers to manage, monitor and improve supplier performance
Manage the processing of system, process and product nonconformances linked to suppliers until they are resolved in order to prevent customer impacts and avoid any production line stop
Identify & escalate any risks or concerns in relation to product or people's safety both internally and within the supply chain, using the company tools & processes
Issue Failure Analysis and Root Cause/Corrective Action reports to suppliers
follow up, review, and approve supplier inquiries and requests promptly, based on the severity of impact on customer or Safran manufacturing operations
Promote & identify areas for improvement among suppliers and ensure their implementation
Subject Matter Expert in supplier product knowledge and able to influence supplier performance in a positive way
Effectively assist suppliers in complex root cause and corrective action responses in high intense high visibility cases that may have a negative impact on customer products Safran provides
Identify and carry out the necessary training among suppliers
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in the field of Engineering such as Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or equivalent discipline
10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
Experience within supplier quality discipline
Six Sigma and Lean methodology
a current certification from the American Society of Quality (ASQ) would be ideal
Must have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, knowledge of traffic laws, and ability to navigate different routes
Experience with problem solving methodology such as A3 and 8D
Experience leading complex projects with remote team members
Knowledge of manufacturing structures, varied processes, operating practices, and operating budgets
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
FAA Repair Station knowledge is a plus
Prior Supplier Quality and/or Supplier Development experience throughout the lifecycle of products
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) a plus
Possess experience in manufacturing or industrialization, knowledge of APQP (AS9145) a plus
Proficient in spreadsheet (report formatting, graphing, formula calculation generation), database, presentation and project management tools (i.e. Excel, Minitab, etc.)
Ability to read and understand assembly drawings including GD&T, schematics, block diagrams and Engineering Change Notices for the purpose of specific inspection criteria and evaluation
Demonstrated auditing experience to AS9100, AS9110 AS9120 and Mil-Stds
Maintain general familiarity with aerospace manufacturing equipment preferred
Understanding of receiving inspection processes, including statistical sampling, component measurement techniques, specifications, drawings, and AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports
Demonstrate excellent problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills, with comprehensive knowledge of Quality systems methods and practices (DOE, PFMEA, Control Plans, Lean Manufacturing concepts, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, etc.)
Change agent
Communication skills and active listening, ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, executive leadership of small to mid-size companies and the ability to build and maintain relationships with Safran suppliers and customers