Supplier Quality Engineer (LP2) - Supplier Excellence Team

Position Summary: 

As part of the Supplier Execellence Team, the Supplier Quality Engineer II is a self-starter who will be responsible for providing guidance and support for front-line activities in support of continual improvement throughout the supply chain.  They will work directly with suppliers, AA TECH Supplier Quality Technicians and Engineers to streamline the flow of information, eliminate waste, and promote lean concepts in the pursuit of zero defects.   They will be directly responsible for working with suppliers on improved inspection methodologies, the implementation of mistake-proofing practices, and driving supplier quality metric improvements.   Required travel is estimated to be 25%.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide input and guidance to Product Development teams
• Perform Source Change Request and risk analysis
• Drive Continuous Improvement activity with suppliers via problem-solving / lean concepts and techniques
• Conduct supplier training as needed
• Mentor Supplier Quality Technician and Supplier Quality Engineer I on statistical analysis and techniques
• Conduct new (on-boarding) and periodic supplier audits
• Perform “Doing Business with Parker/AA TECH” reviews
• Improve current Supplier Quality System Procedures and Instructions
• Drive improved supplier metrology (inspection) techniques
• Drive timely supplier S.C.A.R. (Supplier Corrective Action Request) response
• Identify supplier quality performance trends for improvement
• Achieve and maintain a functional working knowledge of the following:
  1. Supplier F.A.I.R. (First Article Inspection Process) review and approval
  2. Data collection & receiving inspection practices and techniques
  3. P.D.Q.R. (Parker Designated Quality Representative) role and responsibility
  4. Supplier data review (C of C, quality bundles, self-release audits, etc.)
• Assist Supplier Quality Engineer III with the following:
  1. Supplier training in ZDP (Zero Defect Program) and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) tools
  2. Driving supplier dashboard metrics improvement 
  3. Utilize cost of quality data and statistical analysis to identify trends for focused improvement efforts
  4. Create new supplier Quality System Procedures and Instructions

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in a Technical field with minimum 3 years’ experience in manufacturing related discipline
• Direct experience with typical aerospace manufacturing and special processes, i.e. forging, casting, welding, brazing, heat treating, EDM, plating, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
• Ability to present statistically sound data within technical reports
• Knowledge of lean concepts & techniques
• Experience conducting quality related training sessions
• Understanding of advanced problem-solving techniques
• Team Player with the ability and desire to lead others

Desired Qualifications:

• Six-Sigma Black Belt
• CQE Certification
• Supervisory experience in a quality role

Due to the Company’s military contractor status, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States and must provide evidence of citizenship or immigration status upon applying for the position.  Advanced Atomization Technologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. ("Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor”).