Quality Engineer

Air Tractor Inc.; Olney (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Tractor Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to establish and lead the supplier quality function. You will develop performance systems, improve incoming quality, and implement supplier accountability to reduce quality costs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Quality and 7+ years in supplier quality, with aerospace manufacturing experience preferred and knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100. Strong negotiation and relationship skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field required.
• 7+ years supplier quality experience preferred in aerospace.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 / AS9100 and supplier management practices.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish supplier quality policies, procedures, and systems.
• Develop supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
• Lead supplier audit and supplier development programs.
• Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
• Establish supplier recovery processes and cost recovery initiatives.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and qualification activities.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement on supplier performance improvement.
• Analyze supplier quality trends and drive corrective actions.
• Improve incoming quality performance and supplier accountability.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field

Tools

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Position Summary

The Supplier Quality Manager is responsible for establishing and leading the organization's supplier quality function. This role will develop supplier performance systems, improve incoming quality, implement supplier accountability programs, and create a supplier recovery process to reduce supplier-generated quality costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish supplier quality policies, procedures, and systems.
• Develop supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
• Lead supplier audit and supplier development programs.
• Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
• Establish supplier recovery processes and cost recovery initiatives.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and qualification activities.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement on supplier performance improvement.
• Analyze supplier quality trends and drive corrective actions.
• Improve incoming quality performance and supplier accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field.
• 7+ years supplier quality experience.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 / AS9100 and supplier management practices.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

Success Metrics

• Supplier PPM Reduction
• Incoming Quality Improvement
• Supplier Recovery Dollars Recovered
• SCAR Closure Performance
• Supplier Audit Results
• Supplier Performance Ratings

Our Company fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. In accordance with requirements of the American's with Disabilities Act and applicable state laws, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation upon request during the application process to eligible applicants in order that they may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we intend to comply fully with applicable federal and State employment laws and the information requested on this application will only be used for purposes consistent with those laws.

Air Tractor is an employee-owned company. We offer multiple benefits including 401K with company match, optional medical, dental, vision, catastrophic, accident, life, and LTD. Air Tractor provides a small amount of life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Air Tractor also provides STD.