Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Safran; Irvine (CA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Safran seeks a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier performance initiatives across design, operations, and supply chain. You will drive nonconformance resolution, root cause analysis, and corrective actions with suppliers to protect product quality and customer satisfaction.

In this role you will mentor teams, manage complex projects with remote suppliers, and ensure adherence to AS9100 and APQP practices, while upholding Safran's quality culture and continuous improvement goals.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial) or equivalent.
• 10+ years in supplier quality or related field.
• ASQ CQE or CQA certification would be ideal.
• APQP knowledge (AS9145) a plus.
• Auditing to AS9100/9110/9120 preferred.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to improve supplier performance.
• Manage processing of supplier nonconformances until resolution.
• Identify risks related to product and people safety in the supply chain.
• Issue and follow up on Failure Analysis and root cause/corrective actions.
• Lead training initiatives for suppliers.
• Manage complex projects with remote teams.

Connaissances

Supplier quality

Root cause analysis

AS9100 knowledge

Lean / Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

SAP experience

Excel

Minitab

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Outils

SAP

Excel

Minitab

Description du poste

The Supplier Quality Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for working with suppliers, design engineering, operations, and supply chain to select qualified suppliers and enhance supplier performance, ensuring a positive impact on the quality of both new and existing products.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborate with business units, cross-functional teams, and suppliers to manage, monitor and improve supplier performance.
• Manage the processing of system, process and product nonconformances linked to suppliers until they are resolved in order to prevent customer impacts and avoid any production line stop
• Identify & escape any risks or concerns in relation to product or people's safety both internally and within the supply chain, using the company tools & processes.
• Issue Failure Analysis and Root Cause/Corrective Action reports to suppliers; follow up, review, and approve supplier inquiries and requests promptly, based on the severity of impact on customer or Safran manufacturing operations.
• Promote & identify areas for improvement among suppliers and ensure their implementation
• Subject Matter Expert in supplier product knowledge and able to influence supplier performance in a positive way.
• Effectively assist suppliers in complex root cause and corrective action responses in high intense high visibility cases that may have a negative impact on customer products Safran provides. Corrective actions are usually irreversible and result in zero repeat occurrences.
• Identify and carry out the necessary training among suppliers.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Will perform the above with the mentorship of a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer or Manager.
• Will perform duties independently with little supervision. Well-versed in supplier product knowledge and able to influence supplier performance in a positive way.
• Understand root cause and corrective action responses from suppliers and clearly discern what is acceptable and effective without guidance or support from leadership. (for example: Corrective actions are usually irreversible and result in 0 repeat occurrences.)
• Understand Safran Quality system and knowledgeable of industry standard quality tools that will enhance supplier quality performance as a Supplier Quality Engineer.
• Will have the ability to take on complex projects and major initiatives as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer.
• Subject Matter Expert in supplier product knowledge and able to influence supplier performance in a positive way.
• Effectively assist suppliers in complex root cause and corrective action responses in high intense high visibility cases that may have a negative impact on customer products Safran provides. Corrective actions are usually irreversible and result in zero repeat occurrences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• FAA Repair Station knowledge is a plus.
• Prior Supplier Quality and/or Supplier Development experience throughout the lifecycle of products.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) a plus.
• Possess experience in manufacturing or industrialization, knowledge of APQP (AS9145) a plus.
• Proficient in spreadsheet (report formatting, graphing, formula calculation generation), database, presentation and project management tools (i.e. Excel, Minitab, etc.).
• Ability to read and understand assembly drawings including GD&T, schematics, block diagrams and Engineering Change Notices for the purpose of specific inspection criteria and evaluation.
• Demonstrated auditing experience to AS9100, AS9110 AS9120 and Mil-Stds .
• Maintain general familiarity with aerospace manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Understanding of receiving inspection processes, including statistical sampling, component measurement techniques, specifications, drawings, and AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports.
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills, with comprehensive knowledge of Quality systems methods and practices (DOE, PFMEA, Control Plans, Lean Manufacturing concepts, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, etc.).

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in the field of Engineering such as Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or equivalent discipline.

Experience:

• 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
• Experience within supplier quality discipline; Six Sigma and Lean methodology; a current certification from the American Society of Quality (ASQ) would be ideal.
• SAP experience preferred but not required.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, knowledge of traffic laws, and ability to navigate different routes.
• Experience with problem solving methodology such as A3 and 8D.
• Experience leading complex projects with remote team members.
• Knowledge of manufacturing structures, varied processes, operating practices, and operating budgets.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills:

• Change agent
• Communication skills and active listening, ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, executive leadership of small to mid-size companies and the ability to build and maintain relationships with Safran suppliers and customers.
• Ability to manage and solve conflicts
• Ability to analyze and synthesize
• Customer Oriented
• Integrity
• Quality Control Analysis
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking