Supplier Quality Engineer Sr

Bell; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major aerospace company in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality improvements in products and processes. The role involves analyzing performance data, conducting audits, and mentoring other engineers. Candidates should have an Engineering or related STEM degree, along with 5 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of quality standards are essential. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality/manufacturing or relevant engineering experience required.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications required.
• ASQ Quality Certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze performance data to aid in process improvement projects.
• Conduct process or product-based audits in production or functional areas.
• Mentors other Quality Engineers and leads Quality implementations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Analytical and problem solving skills

Team leadership

Experience with conducting audits

Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 Standards

Education

Engineering or related STEM degree

Aviation, Business, or related technical degree

Aviation technology associates degree or A&P license

Tools

PFMEA

6 Sigma

Lean Principles

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Provide expertise in support of quality improvements in products and processes and provide guidance in matters relating to regulatory and oversight environments. Quality Engineers support various production areas across Fabrication, Assembly Aircraft Completions and Delivery, as well as functional areas such as Supply Chain, Engineering, and Customer Service.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather and analyze performance data (scrap, rejections, defects, rework) to aid in the development of process improvement projects. As needed, coordinate across other production and functional areas to ensure maximum quality and efficiencies are achieved.
• Conduct process or product based audits in production or functional areas or within the supply base (external suppliers).
• Prioritizes issues based on internal/external customer needs.
• Accomplishes the required corrective action. Where process limitations dictate, will coordinate across multiple disciplines to assure corrective action is achieved.
• Mentors other Quality Engineers, leads Quality implementations in new areas or with suppliers and makes improvements to existing Quality processes.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage a project, including working with outside suppliers or specialists with minimal guidance or supervision. Proactively provides status visibility and develops solutions to issues.
• Demonstrates the ability to teach and lead others with the flexibility to effectively participate in a team environment.
• Prepares periodic activity and status reports. Performs special assignments as required by management.
• Demonstrates the ability to concisely and effectively communicate technical and business information, both written and oral.
• Trains Quality Engineers in the operation of Quality systems and procedures.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

Engineering or related STEM degree plus 5 years of quality/manufacturing or relative engineering experience required. In lieu of degree, Aviation, Business, or related technical degree and 10 years of Quality aviation experience required OR related aviation technology associates degree or A&P license, and 10 years of Quality aviation experience required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter and understands the need for working with a sense of urgency.
• Able to work with and lead teams.
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience with conducting internal or external audits.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 Standards.
• Familiar with NADCAP and Special Processing.
• ASQ Quality Certifications, preferred.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with the use of tools such as PFMEA, 6 Sigma, Lean Principles, and statistical techniques.
• Project management experience, preferred.