Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Company Information

Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube.

Job Summary

Interact with supplier production and quality departments to ensure production and inspection processes are consistent and adequate to provide the customer organization with a steady flow of goods conforming to product quality and delivery requirements. Help the supplier upgrade to meet customer expectations by using a combination of knowledge, tact, and teaching ability, and by teaming with manufacturing, quality, and engineering experts as needed to support the endeavor. Monitor supplier performance, generate statistical reports, and take action to assist when performance is below the targeted level. Perform on-site supplier audits/surveys.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Ability to obtain US DOD Clearance - US Citizenship required
• Plan, devise, and implement approaches for supplier controls and improvement.
• Develop and generate supplier rating reports and associated statistical data used to assess supplier performance.
• Provide technical support to inspection and test personnel and design and establish workmanship criteria for projects.
• Travel to suppliers to perform supplier capability assessments and correlate results to determine supplier suitability for ESA applications.
• Travel to suppliers to conduct on-site audits of supplier operating systems to determine suppliers’ compliance with minimum operating system requirements.
• Conduct AS9102 First Article Inspection Reviews
• Audit suppliers to AS9100 / ISO9001 as needed
• Drive 8D Root Cause and Corrective Action process with suppliers. Must understand how to utilize different Root Cause tools and methods. Drive effective closed-loop corrective actions to resolve issues and prevent recurrence of rejections. Must know when to solicit internal and external expert advice for the best outcome.
• Analyze product specifications and supplier processes and determine and specify the type of test and test equipment necessary to accomplish the objective.
• Assist suppliers in developing process improvement plans to prevent recurrence of any defects.
• Periodically present supplier performance reports to senior management and respond to supplier performance concerns.
• Oversee qualification and periodic testing requirements; initiate required customer reports and lead corrective action efforts on failures/defects.
  
  

Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification

• A bachelor's degree required (or in lieu of a degree, equivalent, related work experience, and/or military service)
• Degree Preferred: Mechanical or Welding Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• Qualifying experience includes inspection, supervision, fabrication, or QC of welds.
• 5 or more years of related experience as a Certified Weld Inspector
• 5 or more years of Non-Destructive Test Certified Level II or III NDT (MT, PT, RT, UT and VT) preferred
• NAS 410/ISO 9712 knowledge preferred
• Metallurgical and Material Test knowledge preferred
• ISO 9000 / AS9100 experience preferred with specific knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspections
  
  

Here Are Some Of The Great Benefits We Offer

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
  
  

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• If you encounter issues with your application, please email technicalsupport@elbitsystems-us.com***