Sr. Quality Engineer - Supplier Quality (2024-030)

Astronics Subsidiary Astronics AES

Location Kirkland, WA

Description

**JOB SUMMARY**

Our Supplier Quality Engineers develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance procedures for sourcing reliable materials and processing them into products that meet customer and regulatory requirements. They are responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring compliance of suppliers with internal and external processes, safety, quality, and regulatory standards requirements.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

Oversee and manage quality performance of domestic and international suppliers

Build collaborating relationships with supply chain, manufacturing engineering, program management, and design engineering to resolve supplier quality or performance issues

Perform supplier audits domestically and international

Resolve issues identified with suppliers in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. (Experience with CCA and PWB is desired)

Drive improvement efforts in the supplier quality processes to implement a risk based approach to supplier oversight

Provide trainings inside or outside the Quality organization on established process, procedures, and systems

Facilitate root cause analysis and perform corrective action

Provide recommendations and guidance on process improvements to the Quality team while maintaining compliance with industry standards

Assist in establishing, implementing, and maintaining inspection methods that support better precision

Provide guidance on interpretation and intent of in0house and/or external specifications and standards (e.g. AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001)

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**

**Education/Experience:**

Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering discipline (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Material Science, Computer Science, or similar), preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of Engineering degree.

Competency in the duties of this role which is usually achieved with 5 years of direct experience is required while proficiency in the duties, which is typically achieved with 8 years of direct experience, is preferred, and may qualify you for a more senior level QE role.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (about 25%).

**Experience in the following skills is required, while proficiency is preferred:**

Supplier auditing

ERP, PLM, and Intranet

Problem solving techniques

Brainstorming techniques

Project management

Risk assessment methods

Statistical analysis

Lean Six Sigma green belt skills Preferred

Lead Auditor certification - Preferred

**ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS**

Must be a US Person (under ITAR rules) to be eligible

An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check.

**Base salary range for a Sr Supplier Quality Engineer is $86,430 - $129,645 per year. Base salary range for Staff Supplier Quality Engineer is $94,208 - $141,313 per year.** Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.

**Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:**

**Stay Healthy ** Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity

**Save for the Future ** 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

**Find Balance ** Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture

**Time for You ** Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year

Position Requirements

See above

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.

We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.

EOE Statement Astronics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

This position is currently accepting applications.