Elbit Systems of America · 6 hours ago
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expElbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products and system solutions focusing on defense and security. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will interact with supplier production and quality departments to ensure consistent production processes, monitor supplier performance, and assist in supplier improvements to meet customer expectations.
ComputerCyber SecurityManufacturing
Responsibilities
Plan, devise and implement approaches for supplier controls and improvement Develop and generate supplier rating reports and associated statistical data used to assess supplier performance
Provide technical support to inspection and test personnel and design and establish workmanship criteria for projects
Travel to suppliers to perform supplier surveys and correlate results to determine supplier suitability for ESA applications
Travel to suppliers to conduct on site audits of supplier operating systems to determine supplier’s compliance with minimum operating system requirements
Analyze statistical data to evaluate trends, investigate failures completely to determine the root cause and take appropriate corrective action to revise design, methods and inspection/test instructions to prevent failure recurrence. Must know when to solicit internal and external expert advice for best outcome
Analyze product specifications and supplier processes and determine and specify the type of test and test equipment necessary to accomplish objective
Assist suppliers in developing process improvement plans to prevent recurrence of any defects
Periodically present supplier performance reports to senior management and respond to supplier performance concerns
Oversee qualification and periodic testing requirements; initiate required customer reports and lead corrective action efforts on failures/defects
Update and maintain the Approved Supplier List
Perform data analysis of rejects and recommend supplier disqualification, when appropriate Make data driven recommendation/decisions and take appropriate action based on the trends
Drive the implementation of effective closed-loop corrective actions to resolve issues and prevent recurrence of rejections
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required (or in lieu of degree equivalent, related work experience and or military service)
5 or more years related experience in manufacturing engineering or quality
Travel to suppliers to perform supplier surveys and correlate results to determine supplier suitability for ESA applications
Travel to suppliers to conduct on site audits of supplier operating systems to determine supplier's compliance with minimum operating system requirements
Analyze statistical data to evaluate trends, investigate failures completely to determine the root cause and take appropriate corrective action to revise design, methods and inspection/test instructions to prevent failure recurrence
Analyze product specifications and supplier processes and determine and specify the type of test and test equipment necessary to accomplish objective
Assist suppliers in developing process improvement plans to prevent recurrence of any defects
Periodically present supplier performance reports to senior management and respond to supplier performance concerns
Oversee qualification and periodic testing requirements; initiate required customer reports and lead corrective action efforts on failures/defects
Update and maintain the Approved Supplier List
Perform data analysis of rejects and recommend supplier disqualification, when appropriate
Drive the implementation of effective closed-loop corrective actions to resolve issues and prevent recurrence of rejections
Preferred
Degree Preferred: Engineering/Manufacturing or equivalent technical degree
ISO 9000 / 13485 experience preferred
Benefits
Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
Flexible Vacation & PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Employee Referral Program
Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
Company
Elbit Systems of America
Elbit Systems of America is an Defense Electronics, Homeland Security, Commercial Aviation, and Medical Instrumentation providing company. It is a sub-organization of Elbit Systems.
1001-5000 employees
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