Supplier Quality Engineer Sr - Level 3

Standard Job Description

Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.

This position will be in the Field West Supplier Quality Management (SQM) team with responsibilities of supplier team integration and reports to the Associate Manager of AV&MS SQM. Candidate will be located in the Phoenix, Arizona area.

Basic Qualifications

• STEM Bachelors Degree with 3+ years experience

• Knowledge of Industry recognized Quality systems such as International (ISO), aerospace (AS), and FAA regulations

• Experience with inspection processes and methods.

• Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration

• Must be capable of performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions to complex problems; be able to focus on continual improvement practices to drive corrective and preventive actions

• Must be able to identify and document supplier's quality deficiencies and ensure effective corrective action. Provide technical liaison support related to design and quality engineering matters

• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Desired Skills

• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification

• Special Process Engineering experience

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and / or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)

• Experience with use of inspection gages and measuring equipment • AS9100 interpretation and application experience

• Experience working with Government customers