Supplier Quality Engineer

Role Overview

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to implement tools and processes to ensure suppliers improve on current products with robust plans and deliver first time quality to BAE program customers. This person will be responsible for qualifying new suppliers for the program, investigating, evaluating, and resolving supplier quality problems, and conducting audits, analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects.

What You Will Do

Utilize supplier Scorecards/metrics and analytical tools to quantify performance levels of individual suppliers and work with those suppliers to develop improvement plans to achieve 100% quality performance. Evaluate and assess the impact of nonconforming product and suppliers’ corrective actions, including timely communication with the program team of both. Perform Production Process Verifications (PPV's) at supplier locations and participate in PPAP review process and other aspects of APQP.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You must be a self-starting problem solver who will utilize your analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues. A strong desire and mindset to drive actions and projects to closure without being prompted is a must. Strong communication skills are required to ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations, make progress reports and present findings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-starter with a strong desire to drive actions and projects to closure

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive salary and benefits package