Job: Supplier Quality Engineer (Electronics) (5454)

Supplier Quality Engineer (Electronics) (5454)

Tracking Code
5454

Plan, organize, direct and perform all supplier quality related activities on a supply chain team for assigned commodities, including identification of risk and mitigation. Must have an advanced understanding of the procedures and practices of the Supplier Quality Assurance Field. Develop supplier relationships to ensure supply chain objectives. Partner with suppliers to improve costs and delivery for the mutual benefit of AAI and the supplier. Assist suppliers in contemporary quality assurance processes and procedures to facilitate continuous improvement of supplier and product performance. Perform and/or participate in source qualification by performing quality management system surveys and special process surveys. Perform first article inspections (Physical and functional), initial source inspections and witness testing at supplier facilities ensuring procured product meets drawings, specifications, processes and SOW requirements.

Assist receiving inspection in resolving inspection and documentation issues. Work with procurement, program management, program quality, engineering, manufacturing, reliability, inspection and government representatives to resolve issues with discrepant supplier material. Perform data analysis and issue reports on supplier performance to ensure suppliers meet and maintain expected quality levels. Investigate trend problems and issue timely corrective action requests to suppliers to resolve discrepant material issues and determine root cause. Perform troubleshooting with supplier to resolve issues as required. Status and approve SCAR responses to supplier quality issues and verify the effectiveness of supplier actions on subsequent product inspections/receipts/visits.

Strong background in Quality Engineering/Quality Assurance fields, Supplier Quality experience preferred. Background in electronics manufacturing and design environment. Working knowledge of IPC 610, 620 and J-STD-001. Certification/extensive experience in ISO/AS 9100 lead auditor techniques, methodology and practices. Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Good interpersonal skills in dealing with suppliers, peers and other functional areas. Strong technical writing ability. Must have strong computer skills in MS Word, Access and Excel. 30-40% travel, possibly on short notice. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance


Required Experience
Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited school with 10 years related experience.