Supplier Quality Engineer - US Northeast region

Embraer; Michigan; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Embraer in Michigan is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to drive supplier quality improvement and manage supplier audits. This role involves collaboration with teams in Brazil, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and leading problem-solving initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, extensive experience with quality management principles, and strong analytical and communication skills. This position will require U.S. person status due to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of quality management principles and problem-solving methodologies.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Ability to set up and coordinate supplier problem-solving programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality rescue projects.
• Conduct on-site supplier audits and investigations.
• Manage non-conformance processes and supplier blocks.

Skills

Quality management principles

Six Sigma methodologies

Problem-solving expertise

Communication skills

Lean Manufacturing principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)

SAP

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Take the lead in Supplier Quality Rescue Projects, driving issue resolution, action plans and strategic supplier improvement. Collaborate with our Team in Brazil to ensure that our supplier quality targets are met by e.g., conducting on-site supplier audits and visits, investigate quality problems, implement sustainable solutions and provide regular progress updates to our Top Management.

Ready to make an impact? Join us and elevate our aerospace quality!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION, EVALUATION, SELECTION & ONBOARDING:
• Perform Risk Assessment during selection process for new Suppliers. Provide onboarding training to our suppliers (e.g., for relevant tools).

SUPPLIER ASSESSMENTS

• Conduct supplier (quality system and product) audits, risk assessments, and technical visits to ensure quality standards, manage supplier performance (e.g., F4G) and foster continuous improvement. Request further measures to ensure the supplier’s quality and schedule goals are met (e.g., stock re-inspections, visits and audit methods to sub‑tiers to guarantee quality, Lean assessments and P3E to production processes).

SUPPLIER NON-CONFORMITY HANDLING

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions while managing non-conformance processes and supplier blocks. Ensure the execution of the concession management process.

SUPPLIER CHANGE & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

• Support the handling of quality requirements, product design and supply chain as well as process changes, while monitoring supplier performance and driving Lean initiatives.

COLLABORATION & REPORTING

• Work closely with cross-functional Embraer teams and suppliers to resolve issues, enhance integration, and deliver executive updates. As a consistent data baseline, maintain QM info record and control plans in SAP up to date. Based upon this data and implementation plans, provide regular written and verbal reports to all our partners and, especially, our Top Management.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, master's degree preferred.

Experience

• According to professional experience required in the job position.

Quality & Problem-Solving Expertise

• Strong understanding of quality management principles and problem-solving methodologies (Six Sigma, 8D, FMEA, MSA, SPC). Six Sigma Black Belt certification (preferred).
• Experience leading problem-solving projects in operations, supplier management, or development environments.
• Ability to set up and coordinate supplier problem-solving programs.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, publications, and reliability analyses.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Communication & Leadership

• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Analytical, process-oriented thinking with a proactive and assertive approach.
• Conflict management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Languages & Travel

• Fluency in English is required.
• Bilingual in Portuguese, Spanish, German, Italian, or French a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally, including long-term assignments.

Working Conditions / Environment / Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• This position is subject to ITAR/EAR which requires U.S. person status, or the ability to obtain a DSP5. ITAR/EAR define U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’) Asylee, or Refugee.

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protect confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.