Visit suppliers to review product & process issues
Interface with internal and external customers; i.e., engineering, manufacturing, supplier, procurement to ensure requirements are met
Analyze supplier processes and planning to verify compliance with purchase orders, engineering drawings, processes, specifications, etc.
Review and approval of supplier FAIs IAW AS9102
Visit suppliers and perform investigation and root cause analysis to drive improvements into their processes
Be accountable for assigned suppliers' performance and ensure suppliers are performing with a 100% quality rating
Be an active contributor in Early Supplier Engagements such as Post Award Reviews (PAR), Supplier Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, and Control Plan activity
Work with suppliers to resolve issues with purchase order inspection packages
Investigate and report supplier quality history as requested by quality engineering or Quality & Mission Assurance (Q&MA) management
Create reporting documents to status Supplier's Performance, Non-Conformance History, impact to the Company's CoPQ, and other metrics as assigned
Participates in managing the supplier ratings/scorecard system and overseeing periodic meetings
Perform periodic source inspections at assigned suppliers

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant Quality experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related Quality experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related Quality experience
Possession of a valid driver’s license
Working knowledge of AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management System Standard and AS9102
Experience in manufacturing and/or inspections required
Strong problem solving, RCCA and investigation experience required
Certified Quality Engineer strongly preferred
2+ years’ experience with actuators and valves

Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer

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