MANAGER, SUPPLIER QUALITY

Marvin Engineering Company; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor based in Southern California, seeks a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead the supplier quality team and advance quality across programs. You will collaborate with Supply Chain, conduct supplier visits, and implement RCCA-based improvements, ensuring compliance with AS9102 FAI and PAPs.

Based in Inglewood, this 100% onsite role requires strong leadership, communication, and project-management skills to drive continuous improvement in supplier

Qualifications

• College degree in Business Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in supplier quality management or related supply chain experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in aerospace/defense related to supplier quality.
• Minimum of 8 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong leadership, accountability, process ownership, RCCA abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experienced in training employees and suppliers on purchasing and flow down requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of supplier quality to improve performance through collaboration with Supply Chain and supplier visits.
• Ensure SQE skills support supplier training including Pre and Post Awards, AS9102 FAI, PAPs, and scorecard systems.
• Oversee issuing and tracking SCARs, supplier notifications, and RTG plans.
• Guide actions using SCAR/QN data analytics to resolve supplier blockages.
• Monitor and mitigate supplier-related risks with Supply Chain and others.
• Support GIDEP Alert management for purchased product.
• Deploy monthly Supplier Quality Performance Scorecards and coordinate non-conformances.
• Lead and mentor SQEs with coaching and performance discussions.

Skills

Leadership

Reading drawings & specs

MS Excel/Word/Outlook/PowerPoint

Supplier quality metrics

RCCA (root cause corrective actions)

Project management

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MRB process

Supplier Portal

AS9102 FAI

Job description

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Salary is based on experience, skills, and education

This position is 100% onsite

The Marvin Group is a Strategic Partner for Global Alternate Mission Equipment and SustainmentThe Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor, plays a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group consists of Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) and Marvin Land Systems (MLS). Marvin Engineering designs and produces military Alternate Mission Equipment. Marvin Test Solutions designs and manufactures armament Test Equipment. Marvin Land Systems specializes in the design and build of power and thermal management systems. For over 60 years we have maintained "A Tradition of Excellence", serving as a trusted source for our unwavering commitment to supporting all branches of the Department of Defense and our global allies. Our collaboration extends across a diverse array of programs and platforms, including major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To effectively manage a team of Supplier Quality Engineers and supporting staff in order to manage processes related to supplier management with the goal to continuously improve the overall supplier quality performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for managing all aspects of Supplier Quality to improve supplier quality performance by collaborating with the Supply Chain organization and supplier visitations
• Ensure SQE skills and competency are adequate to support supplier training activities which include Pre and Post Awards, AS9102 FAI documentation, Product Assurance Provisions (PAPs), supplier score card system, Supplier Delegated Inspection (SDI), Supplier Paperless Program, and use of the supplier portal
• Provide management oversight in the issuance, monitoring and reporting of Supplier Corrective Action Requests, Supplier Notifications, and requests for Return to Green (RTG) Plans
• Provide guidance using SCAR or QN data analytics prepared by the SQEs on the appropriate actions and communications when trying to determine supplier blockage
• Actively engaged in monitoring and resolving supplier related risk mitigation with Supply Chain and other interested parties (i.e., Return to Green Plans)
• Supports GIDEP Alert management as it applies to purchased product
• Responsible for ensuring the deployment of monthly Supplier Quality Performance Scorecards and coordinating supplier non-conformances in support of reducing/eliminating causes for rejection
• Lead and foster employee development of the Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) through coaching, mentoring and one-on-one employee performance discussions

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• College degree in Business Management, Engineering, or other related field
• Minimum of 5 years of supplier quality management or similar years of experience in supply chain
• Minimum of 3 years in the aerospace and defense industry as it relates to supplier quality
• Minimum of 8 years of supervisory or management level experience
• Strong leadership skills in driving accountability, process ownership, continuous improvement, and root cause and corrective actions (RCCA)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (i.e., constructing formal correspondence to suppliers, writing work instructions or standard practice procedures)
• Strong influential skills, successful track record in building interpersonal relationships, ability to quickly build credibility, and gain the confidence of other co-workers/leaders and suppliers
• Must be proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint
• Must possess skills in creating, monitoring and reporting supplier quality measures
• Experience with Material Review Board (MRB) decision making
• Experience in training employees and/or suppliers in Purchasing and product assurance provisions flow down requirements
• Experience in Project management and/or skills related to project planning, resource planning, task management, and/or risk assessment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Medium-to-large office environment
• Fast-paced office environment
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Exposed to a combination of typical office type environments

SALARY RANGE:

Base Salary Range (Inglewood only): $115,000 to $145,000

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Visiting local suppliers will be a common expectation (2-3 visits minimum per month). On occasion, this job title may require travel outside of the Southern California area as needed.

NOTES: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by anyone authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee should possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document reflect the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.

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