Principal Supplier Quality Engineer-Mechanical

Elbit America Inc. in; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in defense solutions seeks a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer in South Carolina. This role involves overseeing supplier quality performance, conducting inspections, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in engineering and quality management, alongside strong leadership capabilities.

Benefits

401k program

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Competitive compensation

Hybrid or Remote work options at many locations

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience required or equivalent military service.
• Preferred certifications: ASQ-CQE, CQA or equivalent, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Source Inspections and Incoming Receiving Inspections.
• Review Supplier First Article Inspections (FAIs).
• Lead activities such as Supplier qualification and development.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Principal Supplier Quality Engineer-Mechanical (Finance)

Principal Supplier Quality Engineer-Mechanical (Finance)

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube .

Summary of Responsibilities

The Principal Supplier Quality Engineer drives customer satisfaction and continual improvement in accomplishing ESA's strategic plan through monitoring, managing and resolving issues related to Supplier quality performance. The Principal Supplier Quality Engineer is proficient in developing Supplier relationships, auditing Supplier's capabilities, capacities, products, processes and procedures, coaching Supplier improvements, leading the disposition of Supplier rejections, and coordinating Supplier corrective actions. The Principal Supplier Quality Engineer follows trends in the industry to identify opportunities, waste, and inefficiencies and proposes suggestions on how to act on these trends.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Conduct Source Inspections, Incoming Receiving Inspections, and Material Surveys to ensure internal and external customers quality and technical requirements are adhered to by Suppliers

• Review Supplier First Article Inspections (FAI's) IAW AS9102

• Assign, monitor and close Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR's) while ensuring appropriate Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) has been identified and addressed to reduce and/or eliminate future occurrence

• Issue and disposition Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCR's)

• Initiate and participate in Continuous Improvement activities to improve Supplier performance, productivity, and processes

• Monitor quality performance metrics for assigned Suppliers and develop Return to Green Plans

• Lead activities such as Supplier qualification, Supplier development, and Supplier Zero Defect Programs (ZDP)

• Ensure compliance of suppliers through leading and participating in supplier audits and identify and manage Supplier risks

• Coach Supplier Operations Team members on Quality Management System requirements and best practices

• Lead the Material Review Board (MRB)

• Provides expertise and guidance in interpreting policies, regulatory and/or governmental regulations, agency guidelines, and customer and/or government requirements to ensure compliance within internal Supplier Quality Engineering Procedures

• Accountable for building Supplier partnerships in the deployment of lean, high quality, high velocity supply chain practices

• Completes tasks with no Manager oversight

• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

• Provide mentoring to assigned Suppliers

• Provide mentoring to team members

• Collaborate with internal ESA/ESL organizations to identify solutions

• Consulting Relationships
  • Supply Chain Organization
  • Site Operations to include, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Program Management
  • Corporate Affiliates
  • External Supplier Stakeholders, Customers

Education, Experience & License or Certification

• Bachelor's degree +9 years of experience is required (or in lieu of degree equivalent, related work experience and or military service)

• Masters degree +7 years of experience is preferred

• Degree Field Preferred: Engineering/Manufacturing or equivalent technical degree

• Preferred Certifications/Licenses:
  • Certified Internal Auditor
  • ASQ-CQE, CQA, or equivalent
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read Blue Prints, Engineering Drawings

• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication (Technical Writing experience a plus)

• Problem solving, analytical, and process improvement skills / experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of quality management methodologies such as:
  • Six-sigma, Lean, Kaizen
  • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
  • Control Plans
  • ISO-9001/AS-9100
  • Quality Management Systems

• Electrical Team Members:
  • Knowledge of:
    • IPC-610
    • IPC-620
    • J-STD 001
    • Electronic Assembly manufacturing to include Printed Circuit Boards
    • Cable and Harness manufacturing

• Mechanical Team Members:
  • Knowledge of:
    • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
    • Metallurgy
    • Inspection Equipment
    • Castings and Forgings
    • AWS Welding
    • Surface Finishing
    • Plating and Coating

Travel/Physical Requirements

Ability to travel 30%

Benefits Highlights

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Hybrid or Remote work options at many locations
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

These are highlights of Elbit America benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern.

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.