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L3HHCM20 • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Role & seniority: Specialist, Quality Engineer (Supplier Quality Engineer); individual contributor on the Supply Chain team
Stack/tools: Supplier quality management; AS9100/AS9102 familiarity; DFMEA/PFMEA; FRACAS; continuous improvement methods (Lean, Six Sigma); quality audits and failure analysis; source inspection and receiving inspection
Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Supplier Quality Engineering program across customers, supply base, processes, and hardware
Monitor, measure, and improve supplier/subcontractor performance; lead audits, failure analysis, and incident investigations; support design/manufacturability data with the supply base
Interface with customer/program representatives; support product development reviews; mentor/train new SQEs; assist with risk management tools and annual operating plans
Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years relevant experience, or graduate degree with 2+ years, or 8 years non-degree
Defense/Aerospace domain experience (Quality/QA, Process, or related)
Experience with supplier management, DFMEA/PFMEA, FRACAS, continuous improvement methods, AS9100/AS9102, source inspection
Strong communication and relationship-management abilities
Engineering degree (Electrical/Systems/Math) and 5+ years in similar roles
Certifications (APICS, PMP, Six Sigma, Quality Engineering)
AS9100 Lead Auditor; counterfeit parts prevention (SAE AS
Job Title: Specialist, Quality Engineer
Job Code: 34177
Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)
Support and assist with the continuous improvement efforts, deployment and management of a business-appropriate Supplier Quality Engineering program addressing customer, supply base, proposal, process, program, and hardware areas Assure financial goals and measures are met Continuously improve the supplier quality assurance and incoming inspection organizations’ planning, tools and processes for the development, qualification, and management of suppliers and subcontractors Measure, monitor, report, and improve the internal and external performance of all areas of responsibility, including supplier and subcontractor performance across the supply base In partnership with Supply Chain Engineering and Manufacturing, continuously improve design, manufacturability, test, and inspection information to assure improved performance of the products produced by the supply base and their integration into the division’s deliverable goods and services Support product development reviews within the supply base Assist with quality audits, failure analysis and incident investigations, to address customer and business specific quality engineering and reliability related criteria in partnership with Supply Chain Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management Partner with Supply Chain Management and Supply Chain Engineering to develop advanced risk management tools and reporting mechanisms Assist with annual operating plans and business strategies for the Supplier Quality Assurance and Receiving Inspection teams Interface with customer and program representatives throughout the program life cycle in supplier quality assurance related activities and tasks Execute continuous improvement activities related to the Supplier Quality Assurance team as assigned by Leadership Perform source inspection and direct customer shipments from the suppliers and subcontractors Mentor and train new Supplier Quality Engineers
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering related discipline (e.g. Electrical, Mathematics, Systems, etc.) and 5 years in this field 5 years’ experience in any of the following positions in a Defense or Aerospace company: Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance, Process Engineer 4 years’ experience with supply chain management / supplier management processes, tools, and techniques 4 years’ experience with Failure Mode Effects Analysis is desired (e.g. DFMEA, PFMEA) 4 years’ experience with continuous improvement related analysis tools and techniques (e.g. design for six sigma, root cause analysis, statistical process control, lean manufacturing techniques, Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action Systems (FRACAS)) 4 years’ hands on experience with and knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management System and AS9102 First Article requirements Background in counterfeit parts prevention and requirements found in SAE AS5553 and AS6171 Background in electrical component manufacturing, testing and quality control Graduate degree in an Engineering discipline and/or an MBA Professional certification is desired (e.g. APICS, PMP, CMP, Quality Engineering, Six Sigma) AS9100 Lead auditor experience Excellent communication and teambuilding skills and an ability to manage relationships with internal and external customers, fostering a relationship of trust and mutual respect
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