Sr Supply Quality Engineer

CIRCOR International, Inc.

Corona (CA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 106,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is seeking a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality initiatives, audits, and improvement programs across multiple sites. You will drive root-cause analysis, implement PFMEA, and ensure supplier performance aligns with AS9100 standards.

Responsibilities include managing NCRs/SCARs, reviewing POs, and enabling robust QA processes for flight-critical components. A background in GD&T, PPAP, and lean six sigma is highly valued.

Qualifications

  • Expert at driving Root Cause Corrective Action.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of problem-solving tools: 5-Whys, FMEA, 8-D, Pareto, fault tree analysis, and Ishikawa diagrams.
  • Proven business/technical writing, presentation, planning, problem solving, organizational, project management and judgement skills.
  • Excellent Project Management skills that drive transparency, accountability, and results.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills aimed at identifying and correcting the root causes of problems.
  • Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience driving Supply Chain Improvements.
  • Experience in blueprint reading, and GD&T.
  • Experience with raw materials and manufacturing and quality inspection processes (machining, heat treating, anodizing, painting, NDT, etc.). Experience with flight critical components/systems is a plus.
  • High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
  • Understanding of contract flow-down preferred.
  • Working knowledge of major aerospace prime customer requirements is a plus.
  • Six sigma tools and methodology; green belt or black belt experience is a plus.
  • Lean manufacturing practices to improve product/process quality.
  • Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems/Specifications (AS9100, Nadcap, ISO 9001, etc.).
  • Demonstrated ability to create and implement statistically valid control plans and audit plans
  • Working ability of inspection metrology and proper application of automated measuring equipment.
  • Ability to create and/or review failure analysis reports and perform dimensional tolerance stack up analyses.
  • Experience in industrialization processes such as PPAP, PVI with FAI per AS9102

Responsibilities

  • Manage Circor’s supplier quality management program.
  • Perform audits and assessments of Supplier processes and QMS systems.
  • Drive Supplier Improvement Projects to establish problem/process root cause and definitive corrective action plans necessary to improve Supplier OTD and reduce Scrap, Rework and Repair costs.
  • Provide leadership on problem solving teams to drive root cause analysis to reduce supplier non-conformities and improve On Time Delivery (OTD).
  • Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests.
  • Support in house manufacturing and customer complaint issues related to supplier parts.
  • Support resolution of issues at the supplier impacting product quality.
  • Conduct Purchase Order review, flow-down requirements to suppliers.
  • Participate in the supplier qualification, approval and selection process.
  • Day to day activities include supplier auditing, SCAR management, Supplier NCR’s, investigations, Supplier quality improvement plans, Supplier metrics, ASL management.
  • Develop receiving inspection requirements as needed.
  • Develops product quality plans and inspection methodologies.
  • Perform source inspection as required.
  • Develops, monitors, and analyzes product/process trend data to optimize supplier performance and minimize product and process variability and associated production costs.
  • Review and approve First Article Inspection reports per AS9102.
  • Participate on MRB and CCB processes.
  • Develop process flow charts/diagrams and PFMEA.
  • Use lean and six sigma tools to drive process and product variation reduction.
  • Conduct and participate in internal and external quality system audits.
  • Support product/process certifications and approvals.
  • Develops product quality plans and inspection methodologies.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Quality Management.

Skills

Root Cause Corrective Action
Problem Solving
Project Management
Technical Writing
Presentation Skills
Planning
Judgement
GD&T
Blueprint Reading
Quality Improvement
Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor of Science in technical field
ASQ certification or extensive experience in lieu of degree
Master of Science (a plus)

Tools

Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Visio
Project

Job description

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is focused on the design, development, and manufacture of specialty fluid and motion control products for demanding aerospace and defense applications. CIRCOR products are flying on most commercial and military aircraft, including single and twin aisle air transport, business and regional jets, military transports and fighters, and commercial and military rotorcraft. Other markets include unmanned aircraft, shipboard applications, and military ground vehicles.

Business units are in Corona, California; Warren, Massachusetts; Hauppauge, New York; Paris, France; Uxbridge, UK; and Tangier, Morocco. Parent company CIRCOR International is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts and CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is headquartered in Corona, California.

POSITION DETAILS
Position Summary

The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer shall support the business in the areas of Supplier Project Management for assigned commodities, Supplier Assessments, Supplier Performance Improvement, Technical Data Interpretation/Analysis (engineering drawings, specifications, technical publications, purchase orders, etc.), and Quality System Management.

  • Responsible for managing Circor’s supplier quality management program.
  • Perform audits and assessments of Supplier processes and QMS systems.
  • Drive Supplier Improvement Projects to establish problem/process root cause and definitive corrective action plans necessary to improve Supplier OTD and reduce Scrap, Rework and Repair costs.
  • Provide leadership on problem solving teams to drive root cause analysis to reduce supplier non-conformities and improve On Time Delivery (OTD).
  • Support in house manufacturing and customer complaint issues related to supplier parts.
  • Support resolution of issues at the supplier impacting product quality.
  • Conduct Purchase Order review, flow-down requirements to suppliers.
  • Participate in the supplier qualification, approval and selection process.
  • Day to day activities include supplier auditing, SCAR management, Supplier NCR’s, investigations, Supplier quality improvement plans, Supplier metrics, ASL management.
  • Develop receiving inspection requirements as needed.
  • Develops product quality plans and inspection methodologies.
  • Perform source inspection as required.
  • Develops, monitors, and analyzes product/process trend data to optimize supplier performance and minimize product and process variability and associated production costs.
  • Review and approve First Article Inspection reports per AS9102.
  • Participate on Material Review Board (MRB) and Configuration Control Board (CCB) processes.
  • Develop process flow charts/diagrams and Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
  • Use lean and six sigma tools to drive process and product variation reduction.
  • Conduct and participate in the internal and external quality system, process, and product verification audits.
  • Support product/process certifications and approvals.
  • Develops product quality plans and inspection methodologies.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Quality Management.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Expert at driving Root Cause Corrective Action.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of problem-solving tools: 5-Whys, Failure mode and effects analysis, 8-D, Pareto, fault tree analysis, and Ishikawa diagrams.
  • Proven business/technical writing, presentation, planning, problem solving, organizational, project management and judgement skills.
  • Excellent Project Management skills that drive transparency, accountability, and results.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills aimed at identifying and correcting the root causes of problems.
  • Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience driving Supply Chain Improvements.
  • Experience in blueprint reading, and GD&T.
  • Experience with raw materials and manufacturing and quality inspection processes (machining, heat treating, anodizing, painting, NDT, etc.). Experience with flight critical components/systems is a plus.
  • High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
  • Understanding of contract flow-down preferred.
  • Working knowledge of major aerospace prime customer (i.e., Boeing, AIRBUS, etc.…) requirements is a plus.
  • Six sigma tools and methodology; green belt or black belt experience is a plus.
  • Lean manufacturing practices to improve product/process quality.
  • Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems/Specifications (i.e., AS9100, Nadcap, ISO 9001, etc....).
  • Demonstrated ability to create and implement statistically valid control plans and audit plans
  • Working ability of inspection metrology and proper application of automated measuring equipment.
  • Ability to create and/or review failure analysis reports and perform dimensional tolerance stack up analyses.
  • Experience in industrialization processes such as PPAP, PVI (DVI) with FAI per AS9102
  • Thorough understanding of Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project, and other application software.
Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in technical field, ASQ or extensive verifiable experience in lieu of degree. Master of Science is a plus.

PAY RANGE

$85K - $106K base salary. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

About CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is focused on the design, development, and manufacture of specialty fluid and motion control products for demanding aerospace and defense applications. CIRCOR products are flying on most commercial and military aircraft, including single and twin aisle air transport, business and regional jets, military transports and fighters, and commercial and military rotorcraft. Other markets include unmanned aircraft, shipboard applications, and military ground vehicles.

Business units are in Corona, California; Warren, Massachusetts; Hauppauge, New York; Paris, France; Uxbridge, UK; and Tangier, Morocco. Parent company CIRCOR International is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts and CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is headquartered in Corona, California.

POSITION DETAILS
Position Summary

The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer shall support the business in the areas of Supplier Project Management for assigned commodities, Supplier Assessments, Supplier Performance Improvement, Technical Data Interpretation/Analysis (engineering drawings, specifications, technical publications, purchase orders, etc.), and Quality System Management.

Principal Activities
  • Responsible for managing Circor’s supplier quality management program.
  • Perform audits and assessments of Supplier processes and QMS systems.
  • Drive Supplier Improvement Projects to establish problem/process root cause and definitive corrective action plans necessary to improve Supplier OTD and reduce Scrap, Rework and Repair costs.
  • Provide leadership on problem solving teams to drive root cause analysis to reduce supplier non-conformities and improve On Time Delivery (OTD).
  • Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests.
  • Support in house manufacturing and customer complaint issues related to supplier parts.
  • Support resolution of issues at the supplier impacting product quality.
  • Conduct Purchase Order review, flow-down requirements to suppliers.
  • Participate in the supplier qualification, approval and selection process.
  • Day to day activities include supplier auditing, SCAR management, Supplier NCR’s, investigations, Supplier quality improvement plans, Supplier metrics, ASL management.
  • Develop receiving inspection requirements as needed.
  • Develops product quality plans and inspection methodologies.
  • Perform source inspection as required.
  • Develops, monitors, and analyzes product/process trend data to optimize supplier performance and minimize product and process variability and associated production costs.
  • Review and approve First Article Inspection reports per AS9102.
  • Participate on Material Review Board (MRB) and Configuration Control Board (CCB) processes.
  • Develop process flow charts/diagrams and Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
  • Use lean and six sigma tools to drive process and product variation reduction.
  • Conduct and participate in the internal and external quality system, process, and product verification audits.
  • Support product/process certifications and approvals.
  • Develops product quality plans and inspection methodologies.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Quality Management.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Expert at driving Root Cause Corrective Action.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of problem-solving tools: 5-Whys, Failure mode and effects analysis, 8-D, Pareto, fault tree analysis, and Ishikawa diagrams.
  • Proven business/technical writing, presentation, planning, problem solving, organizational, project management and judgement skills.
  • Excellent Project Management skills that drive transparency, accountability, and results.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills aimed at identifying and correcting the root causes of problems.
  • Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience driving Supply Chain Improvements.
  • Experience in blueprint reading, and GD&T.
  • Experience with raw materials and manufacturing and quality inspection processes (machining, heat treating, anodizing, painting, NDT, etc.). Experience with flight critical components/systems is a plus.
  • High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
  • Understanding of contract flow-down preferred.
  • Working knowledge of major aerospace prime customer (i.e., Boeing, AIRBUS, etc.…) requirements is a plus.
  • Six sigma tools and methodology; green belt or black belt experience is a plus.
  • Lean manufacturing practices to improve product/process quality.
  • Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems/Specifications (i.e., AS9100, Nadcap, ISO 9001, etc....).
  • Demonstrated ability to create and implement statistically valid control plans and audit plans
  • Working ability of inspection metrology and proper application of automated measuring equipment.
  • Ability to create and/or review failure analysis reports and perform dimensional tolerance stack up analyses.
  • Experience in industrialization processes such as PPAP, PVI (DVI) with FAI per AS9102
  • Thorough understanding of Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project, and other application software.
Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in technical field, ASQ or extensive verifiable experience in lieu of degree. Master of Science is a plus.

PAY RANGE

$85K - $106K base salary. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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