What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Engineer position at Leonardo?
Leonardo Helicopters is a multinational company, producing helicopters deployed in more than 150 countries across the globe. Leonardo Helicopters’ U.S. headquarters has been in Philadelphia since 1980 and is home to a world-class production facility, maintenance center, training academy and stellar engineering team. We offer competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, 401k match, generous paid time off and much more.
Summary:
Represents Supplier Quality Assurance function to perform oversight and surveillance activity on AWPC Suppliers. Extensive travel required (about 50%), onsite presence required during initial training.
Assist Suppliers in flow down quality requirement interpretations and compliance to AS9100, FAA, and Customers’ requirements. As well as, evaluating and accepting Supplier Quality Plans.
Interfaces with Suppliers to facilitate root cause, corrective actions and evaluates their effectiveness.
Manage the approved Suppliers list with respect to the Organization’s strategy while interfacing with other internal functions.
Responsibilities:
- Execution of Supplier Surveillance Program assigned to each SQA US Team (KPI 1) and audit reporting (distribution, archive, time, content, quality) in conformity with CPR.100.18.
- Closure time of supplier NCRs (KPI 2) applied to all Teams and escalation process for non-reactive suppliers according to CPR.106.19. Referred to average time for closure of Lev.1 and Lev. 2 NCRs.
- Continuously improve SQA processes and procedures and recommend changes to Management.
- Coordinate FAA SCA supplier audits ensuring flow down of Leonardo requirements.
- Maintain excellent communication channels within Leonardo supply chain for continued SQA performance
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field required or equivalent combined experience.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in Aerospace or defense industry
- AS9100 supplier audits
- QMS knowledge
- Familiar with Project Management and Risk Assessment and Mitigation related to QMS