External Quality Manager: Supplier Quality & Improvement

Textron Inc.; Williamsport (Lycoming County); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Textron Inc. is seeking a Manager External Quality to lead Quality Engineering in a matrix environment, coaching teams and collaborating with internal groups to drive supplier quality improvements through robust processes and interventions.

You will guide the development of supplier systems, ensure conformance, and manage implementation of corrective actions to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce costs. Some travel is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical discipline (Mechanical/Materials Engineering preferred).
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Standard and AS9000.
• Management experience in a union environment preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly, machining, metal finishing principles.
• Thorough knowledge of inspection techniques, SPC, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and Defect Management.
• Significant experience in high tolerance quality manufacturing, assembly and testing.
• Working knowledge of FAA FAR regulations, PMA process, and Type Certificates; understanding of safety and environmental disciplines.

Responsabilités

• Provide guidance in developing materials systems, standard supplier practices and procedures.
• Develop supplier control systems and procedures to obtain 100% product conformance.
• Manage and improve Supplier Quality Assurance function to meet Lycoming quality standards.
• Provide direction for implementation and maintenance of incoming quality and supplier quality control.
• Develop and implement supplier surveillance, supplier process control and corrective actions to increase quality and reduce costs.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints (Warranty/SIR) and implement corrective measures.
• Act as liaison for in-house supplier issues; support FAA, ISO and AS9000 QMS.
• Drive best practices to enable process reengineering and organizational changes.
• Foster an enterprise-wide prevention culture and continuous improvement meetings.

Connaissances

Quality leadership

ISO 14001 / AS9000 knowledge

SPC

Six Sigma / Lean

Defect management

High tolerance manufacturing

NDT/NDI

Travel readiness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering

Outils

ASQ certifications preferred

Six Sigma Certification preferred

Description du poste

Textron Inc. is seeking a Manager External Quality to lead Quality Engineering in a matrix environment, coaching teams and collaborating with internal groups to drive supplier quality improvements through robust processes and interventions.

You will guide the development of supplier systems, ensure conformance, and manage implementation of corrective actions to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce costs. Some travel is expected as part of the role.