Supplier Quality Manager

Air Tractor Inc.; Olney (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical option

Dental

Vision

Catastrophic

Accident

Life & LTD

STD coverage

Family life insurance

Job summary

Air Tractor Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to lead the supplier quality function, develop performance systems, and reduce supplier-generated quality costs across our Texas operation.

You will establish policies, scorecards, audits, SCARs, and recovery programs in partnership with Supply Chain and Procurement. You should bring 7+ years in supplier quality, aerospace manufacturing experience, and strong knowledge of ISO9001 / AS9100.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field.
• 7+ years supplier quality experience.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 / AS9100 and supplier management practices.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish supplier quality policies, procedures, and systems.
• Develop supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
• Lead supplier audit and supplier development programs.
• Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
• Establish supplier recovery processes and cost recovery initiatives.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and qualification activities.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement on supplier performance improvement.
• Analyze supplier quality trends and drive corrective actions.
• Improve incoming quality performance and supplier accountability.

Skills

Seven plus years experience

Aerospace experience

ISO9001 / AS9100 knowledge

Negotiation & relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Supplier Quality Manager is responsible for establishing and leading the organization's supplier quality function. This role will develop supplier performance systems, improve incoming quality, implement supplier accountability programs, and create a supplier recovery process to reduce supplier-generated quality costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish supplier quality policies, procedures, and systems.


• Develop supplier scorecards and performance metrics.


• Lead supplier audit and supplier development programs.


• Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).


• Establish supplier recovery processes and cost recovery initiatives.


• Conduct supplier risk assessments and qualification activities.


• Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement on supplier performance improvement.


• Analyze supplier quality trends and drive corrective actions.


• Improve incoming quality performance and supplier accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field.


• 7+ years supplier quality experience.


• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.


• Knowledge of ISO9001 / AS9100 and supplier management practices.


• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

Success Metrics

• Supplier PPM Reduction


• Incoming Quality Improvement


• Supplier Recovery Dollars Recovered


• SCAR Closure Performance


• Supplier Audit Results


• Supplier Performance Ratings

Our Company fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. In accordance with requirements of the American's with Disabilities Act and applicable state laws, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation upon request during the application process to eligible applicants in order that they may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we intend to comply fully with applicable federal and State employment laws and the information requested on this application will only be used for purposes consistent with those laws.

Benefits

• 401K with company match


• Optional medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Catastrophic


• Accident


• Life and LTD


• Air Tractor provides a small amount of life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.


• Air Tractor also provides STD.