Supplier Quality Engineer

Amphenol Aerospace; Village of Sidney (NY); On-site; USD 62,354 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Aerospace Operations in Sidney, NY is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee supplier quality performance, manage metrics such as scrap, NCMRs, SCARs, and scorecards, and drive quality improvements with external suppliers. The role emphasizes coordinating supplier audits and implementing QIP and Zero Defect initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in engineering, at least 3 years of production or manufacturing experience, GD&T knowledge, Lean Six Sigma familiarity, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or related engineering field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of production or manufacturing technical experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Manufacturing practices knowledge: CNC machining, molding, plating, and assembly operations.
• GD&T knowledge and practice required.
• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Minitab, and AS400 MRP System.
• Travel requirement: up to 50%, may include international locations; most travel scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Quality Metrics: Scrap, NCMRs, SCARs, and Scorecard Management.
• Manage critical-to-business suppliers' quality performance metrics.
• QIP (Quality Improvement Plans), ZDM (Zero Defect Mission), and QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews).
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with technical supplier counterparts.
• Coordinate and oversee supplier quality recovery plans related to nonconforming material escapes.
• Provide technical internal problem-solving support for issues determined to originate from external processing.
• Organize supplier on-site audits and assessments (ISO 9001 & AS9100).

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial engineering

Tools

MS Office

Minitab

AS400 MRP

Job description

The Role

Amphenol Aerospace Operations is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to work out of its state‑of‑the‑art facility in Sidney, NY.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Quality Metrics: Scrap, NCMRs, SCARs, and Scorecard Management.
• Manage critical‑to‑business suppliers' quality performance metrics.
• QIP (Quality Improvement Plans), ZDM (Zero Defect Mission), and QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews).
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with technical supplier counterparts.
• Coordinate and oversee supplier quality recovery plans related to nonconforming material escapes.
• Provide technical internal problem‑solving support for issues determined to originate from external processing.
• Organize supplier on‑site audits and assessments (ISO 9001 & AS9100).

Salary

Salary: $62,354 - $85,000

Location

• Sidney, NY
• 30 Minute Drive from Binghamton, NY
• 20 Minute Drive from Oneonta, NY

The Person

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or other related engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of production or manufacturing technical experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Preferred skill set in manufacturing practices: CNC machining, molding, plating, and assembly operations.
• GD&T knowledge and practice required.
• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Minitab, and Data3/AS400 MRP System.
• Travel requirement: up to 50%, may include international locations. Some travel may be at a day's notice as business critical issues arise; most travel will be scheduled.
• Standard physical requirements in office setting, extended periods of sitting and standing with minimal lifting.

Equal Opportunity/EEO Statement

Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. We aim to create an inclusive working environment where all employees are respected and treated equally.