Supplier Quality Engineer - Aviation

TekWissen ®; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 126,050,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer - Aviation for a 6-month onsite assignment in Clemmons, NC. The role focuses on supplier development, ongoing quality improvement, and establishing quality assurance plans with AS9100 alignment.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplier QMS, tracking KPIs, driving CAPAs, and coordinating with internal teams and customers on new product launches. Travel up to 40% may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and analytical skills required.
• Ability to work in cross-functional, global teams.
• Experience interpreting blueprints/specifications and metrology.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains AS9100 QMS at the supplier.
• Analyze supplier quality metrics including KPIs and CAPAs.
• Assist suppliers with continuous improvement objectives and action plans.
• Manage supplier corrective actions and root-cause analysis training.
• Interface with customers and suppliers on new product launches.
• Assist with updates to the Client Supply Source Portal.
• Supports flow-down requirements and the SIDA process.
• Quality representation in Transfer of Work projects.
• Generate technical reports communicating supplier quality information.
• Disposes non-conforming items and uses SMDARs as applicable.
• Evaluate supplier process changes and perform onsite audits.
• Assist with quality analysis to verify compliance and mitigate risks.
• Interact with internal departments on continual supplier quality improvement.
• Provide monthly supplier interaction reports and action plans.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and leadership skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Six Sigma training

SPC knowledge

Blueprints/specifications experience

Metrology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering related field

CQE or CQA certification

Job description

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer - Aviation

Location: Clemmons, NC

Duration: 6 Months

Work Type: Onsite

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Pay Rate: $44.00 - $50.00/Hr

Job Description:

Position Summary

• Focus on supplier development in a manufacturing or service process. Works with suppliers to continuously improve performance, implement process controls and develop quality assurance plans.
• SQEs must be critical thinkers and active listeners with good time management skills to effectively work with Suppliers, Procurement, Inspection, and Program Management teams to define deliverables, goods and services ready for customer delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develops, establishes, implements, maintains and assures the effectiveness of Quality Management Systems (AS9100) at the Supplier
• Maintain and analyze Supplier Quality Metrics/Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to include quality performance, correctives actions, notification of escapes, and supplier concessions
• Assist suppliers in the development and implementation of continuous improvement objectives and action plans
• Manage and maintain supplier corrective actions, ensuring suppliers are implementing effective root cause analysis and assist in their training, as applicable
• Interface with customers and suppliers on new product launch and quality improvement activities.
• Assist with maintenance and updates to the Client Supply Source Portal
• Assists with flow down requirements and communications to suppliers.
• Assists and/or maintains the Supplier Inspection Delegation Approval (SIDA) process.
• Quality representative in Transfer of Work (ToW) projects.
• Generate technical reports that accurately communicate relevant quality information to the suppliers.
• Manages the dispositioning of non-conformance items, discrepant material reports and using Supplier Material Discrepancy Approval Requests (SMDARs) as applicable.
• Evaluate supplier process changes.
• Perform onsite audits/assessments of new and existing suppliers.
• Assist with the evaluation and analysis of quality to verify compliance, monitor performance, and mitigate risks for assigned suppliers.
• Interact and communicate with internal departments concerning actions and measures for continual supplier quality improvement.
• Provide monthly reports of supplier interactions and status, including action plans and goals.
• Gathers information and presents supplier data as applicable.
• Apply statistical knowledge for quality improvement plans, both internally and externally.
• Contributes to team effort by maintaining a positive outlook.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure customer needs are met.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong field experience for internal and external interaction
• Ability to work in cross-functional, global team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Six Sigma training is preferred
• Working knowledge of SPC
• Experience in interpretation of blueprints/specifications, metrology, and manufacturing process planning/evaluation
• Experience in First Article Inspection Requirements (AS9102)
• Familiarization and/or working knowledge of APQP - AS9145
• Familiarization and/or working knowledge of Delegated Product Release Verification -AS9117
• Familiarization with FAA requirements
• Familiarization with ITAR/EAR/FARS/DFARS

Supervisory responsibility

• The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) has no supervisory responsibilities

Preferred education, certification, and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering related field from an accredited university or college preferred but not required.
• Certification in Quality Engineering (CQE) or a Quality Auditor (CQA) desired
• Prior experience in interpretation of blueprints/specifications, metrology, and manufacturing process planning/evaluation
• Working knowledge of GD&T and use of all types of standard inspection measuring equipment, a plus
• 4+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Will require frequent travel to Suppliers
• May require lifting, pulling, and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequent bending, climbing stairs, pulling, pushing, and reaching overhead.
• Standing up to eight (8) hours per day, sitting up to eight (8) hours per day, or a combination of sitting and standing.

Travel

• Up to 40% travel may be required

Work Authorization

• Must meet all regulatory requirements.

AAP/EEO Statement

• An Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

Other Duties

• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.