Sr Supplier Quality Engineer - Aerospace Industry

Elbit Systems of 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: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on X.

Job Summary

The Sr Supplier Quality Engineer interacts with supplier production and quality departments to ensure production and inspection processes are consistent and adequate to provide the customer organization a steady flow of goods conforming to product quality and delivery requirements. The Engineer helps 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. The Engineer monitors supplier performance, generates statistical reports, and takes action to assist when performance is below the targeted level. The Engineer maintains approved supplier lists, key supplier lists, and performs on-site supplier audits/surveys.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• 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 surveys 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.
• Analyze statistical data to evaluate trends, investigate failures completely to determine the root cause, and take appropriate corrective action to revise design, methods, and inspection/test instructions to prevent failure recurrence. 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.
• Update and maintain the Approved Supplier List.
• Perform data analysis of rejects and recommend supplier disqualification, when appropriate.
• Make data-driven recommendations/decisions and take appropriate action based on the trends.
• Drive the implementation of effective closed-loop corrective actions to resolve issues and prevent recurrence of rejections.
  
  

Education, Experience, License, Or Certification

• Bachelor's degree required (or in lieu of degree, equivalent, related work experience, and or military service)
• Degree Preferred: Engineering/Manufacturing or equivalent technical degree
• 5 or more years of related experience in manufacturing engineering or quality
  
  

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, Identify 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.

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