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Leidos · 3 hours ago

Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$92K/yr - $167K/yr

6+ years exp

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer will support supplier quality functions for aerospace and defense manufacturing, conduct audits, analyze supplier performance, and collaborate with various teams to resolve supplier issues.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Excellent in-house and external communication and liaison skills

Communicate effectively with supplier(s), customer(s), and/or government quality assurance representative(s)

Supports and interfaces with the supplier base and conduct supplier quality functions for aerospace and defense manufacturing

Works closely with Procurement, Program Managers, Supplier Program Managers, Program Quality Engineers, Business Area Quality Managers and Receiving Inspection to resolve supplier issues

Perform on-site supplier quality audits/assessments

Perform deep dives to analyze supplier issues/problems, risks and facilitate containment, implementation of corrective and preventive actions, and development of lessons learned

Identify, collect, and analyze measures to effectively track supplier performance (nonconforming material, defect rates, supplier corrective actions etc.) and quality/process improvement initiatives

Participate in supplier/subcontractor selection and oversight to ensure quality flow down of applicable Qnote clauses and/or SOW requirements and that supplier/subcontractors are meeting contractual requirements

Reviews supplier-manufacturing processes and collaborate with suppliers on process improvements, capabilities, and value enhancement opportunities

Coordinate with Supply Chain and/or the Program/Project to monitor overall supplier quality performance i.e., maintain detailed reporting and ensure that this data is visible to the Programs

Review supplier inspection/test documentation including FAI’s, source inspection, material test reports, etc

Stays current on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of products and materials and advise others of any impact

Works with other SQEs and related functions to develop the mindset and process knowledge required as well as process issues across programs

Collaborates with other SQEs and Subject Matter Experts (SME) to validate process capabilities and needs for improvement across product commodities to broaden the supply base

Supports Supplier Quality Analysts in supplier vetting, GIDEP Alerts and other technical matters

Perform other quality related tasks as directed by management

Qualification

Supplier Quality EngineeringAS9100 QMSSupplier AuditsFailure AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisBlueprint InterpretationProblem-SolvingMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationTechnical Writing

Required

Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or a Masters degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant work experience in a Manufacturing Environment and 5 years in Supplier Quality Engineering under an AS9100 or other stringent QMS. In lieu of degree, High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 15 years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment and 5 years in supplier quality and/or quality engineering under an AS9100 system or equivalent experience in DOD, Aerospace, or Automotive manufacturing quality control

Candidate must have extensive experience working with non-conforming material, reviewing failure analysis, root cause, and corrective action (short & long term) received back from suppliers

Candidate must have experience performing supplier audits and assessments relative to program requirements

Candidate must be able to work with project managers, quality engineers, design & manufacturing engineers, and suppliers to ensure quality requirements are understood and communicated effectively

Candidate must have strong problem-solving skills, be able to work with autonomy independently or within a team setting

Candidate must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics, CAD models, specifications, and contract quality requirements, and other documents including review and approval AS9102 First Article Inspection

Candidate must be able to demonstrate strong personal organizational skills, attention to detail, able to multi-task and ability to work with people across the Defense and supplier's organizations

Candidate must have computer skills including experience with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and the ability to write technical documents

Candidate must be able to lift up to 25 lbs

Travel is required, 50% of the time

Must be a US citizen, possess or able to obtain and maintain an active secret clearance

Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area

Preferred

Experience with multiple standards and methods as specified on contracts and drawings, i.e., J-STD-001, IPC 610 and IPC 620 standards and drive that to usage at suppliers and Receiving Inspect

Experience working knowledge with assembly, integration, and testing

Experience working knowledge of one or more special processes i.e., paint, welding, chem film / anodize, heat treat, counterfeit material and be able to audit suppliers to the requirements of these processes