Supplier Quality Engineer: Drive Supplier Excellence & CI

VAERO; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VAERO is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support the Jacksonville, FL site. The role reports to the site Quality Assurance leader and is responsible for establishing, controlling, and auditing vended inputs to meet internal, regulatory, and customer quality requirements in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include leading specification reviews, external audits, continuous improvement within the supplier base, nonconformance reporting, and driving cost of quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 7 yrs minimum experience as Quality professional.
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001.
• Familiar with SPC, Six Sigma and Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action.
• Ability to read complex blueprints, technical charts and specs.
• Experience with 3D-MBD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead specification review and implementation to assure process integrity within the supplier base.
• Perform external audits as required for all planned audits.
• Coordinate continuous improvement activities within the supplier base.
• Submit nonconformance reports to suppliers with details and verify corrective actions.
• Lead and track cost of quality initiatives and interface with suppliers on requirements.
• Maintain intimate knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships through timely communication and preventative action.
• Drive supplier quality metrics around onboarding, surveillance, SCAR closure and performance.
• Maintain records of inspection data and supplier scorecards.
• Perform quality engineering reviews of design docs for compliance with requirements.
• Ensure cost-effective administration of company practices.

Skills

AS9100/ISO 9001

SPC

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Corrective Action

Blueprint reading

3D-MBD

Supplier quality

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

VAERO is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support the Jacksonville, FL site. The role reports to the site Quality Assurance leader and is responsible for establishing, controlling, and auditing vended inputs to meet internal, regulatory, and customer quality requirements in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include leading specification reviews, external audits, continuous improvement within the supplier base, nonconformance reporting, and driving cost of quality improvements.