Supervisor – Supplier Quality Engineering

Supervisor – Supplier Quality Engineering

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field is required
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering within the aerospace industry
• 0-3 years of experience in a management role or leadership experience
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build credibility with, interact with, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally as an effective business partner; well organized with solid judgment; able to multitask and adjust to changing priorities
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams of indirect or direct reports
• Experience with new product introduction
• Strong knowledge and proficient in applying Automotive Quality Core Tools including Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Strong technical experience in IPC 610/620, certified trainer is preferred
• Certifications for ASQ Certified supplier Quality Professional (CSQP), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified in Design for Six Sigma or similar certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the supplier quality engineering team to ensure compliance with AS9100, AS9102, and PPAP requirements
• Develop and implement supplier quality strategies and initiatives in alignment with company goals
• Ensure suppliers adhere to quality management systems and regulatory requirements
• Monitor, analyze, and report on supplier performance metrics
• Lead supplier quality team to identify areas for improvement and support in the development action plans to enhance supplier performance
• Support the supplier quality engineering team in the development of plans to conduct supplier audits to assess compliance with industry standards and company requirements
• Maintain comprehensive records of supplier performance, audit results, and corrective actions
• Prepare reports and presentations on supplier quality performance for management review
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with supplier quality engineering team to enhance product quality and process efficiency
• Support training to suppliers on quality standards and requirements
• Mentor and develop the supplier quality engineering team, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement
• Support new product introductions by ensuring supplier readiness and capability
• Set performance goals and conduct regular performance reviews for team members
• Provide guidance and support to team members to ensure successful achievement of objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in a management role, proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role
• Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
• Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
• Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision
• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
• Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity