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Ducommun Incorporated · 8 hours ago

Supplier Quality Engineer

Coxsackie, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $101K/yr

5+ years exp

Ducommun Incorporated, the oldest company in California, is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. The Supplier Quality Engineer will work with cross-functional teams and suppliers to drive improvements in cost, quality, and delivery, while managing supplier quality programs and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

AerospaceElectronicsIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Works with suppliers for continuous improvement in technology, quality, quality control, delivery, and cost to meet highest standards and end-customer requirements and expectations

Manages all supplier quality programs, including supplier audit programs (in conjunction with compliance) and certifications, supplier risk assessments and mitigations, and on-going supplier monitoring and reporting

Leads supplier quality escape root cause and corrective actions with supplier by applying DCO CAB process

Accounts for Supplier COPQ records and chargebacks by working with the supply chain management team

Leads supplier developments and qualifications, including manufacturing process controls, engineering capabilities, capacity confirmations & certifications, and supports commodity strategy development and execution

Leads supplier prototype sample and first mass production qualification and approval (First Article) according to DCO Q-codes

Leads and works with suppliers on Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) as required

Participates in new programs and production developments. Review drawings, specifications, customer PO’s, and other related documents for inspection requirements to flow to suppliers. Works with supplier for DFMEA and PFMEA requirements and capabilities

Leads supplier audits to ensure compliance with ISO, AS, NADCAP, and other key regulatory standards

Conducts detailed, periodic, and processed quality systems and cost structure reviews at selected suppliers

Works closely with the Supply Chain, Product Integrity, and Manufacturing teams in the development of key processes to enhance supplier communication and understanding of Ducommun business practices

Provides supply base training as needed to support improvement activities in the areas of statistical methods, assessment tool methodology, defect mapping, lean manufacturing, and 6S methodology

Participates in supplier monthly metrics, scorecard reviews, and supplier improvement actions

Supports cost reduction and productivity improvement efforts, including in-sourcing projects

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Supplier Quality ManagementLean ManufacturingSix SigmaQuality Management SystemsSPCRoot Cause AnalysisAerospace ExperienceSupplier AuditsAnalytical SkillsComputer SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsTeam CollaborationDetail-orientedTime ManagementAdaptability

Required

BA / BS/BE in Engineering, Materials and Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum 2 years experience in aerospace, automotive, or mechanical manufacturing environment

5+ years direct experience in supplier quality, supply chain quality management, and/or manufacturing quality engineering in driving proactive supply and quality activities in improving on-time delivery, quality performance, and successful implementation of systemic root cause corrective actions

Working knowledge of SPC, TQM, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, in one or more recognized Quality Management System standards (ISO 9001, AS 9100, ISO 13485, TS 16949, TL 9100)

Working knowledge in the development and deployment of lean manufacturing practices to include value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen (CIP) activity and waste reduction

Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision to meet deadlines

Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems including supplier performance

Demonstrated background in supply base performance improvement

Broad knowledge of various quality management tools, including but not limited to SPC and Six-Sigma principles

Excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Demonstrated hands-on approach and an ability to build and maintain strong effective business relationships in a team-based environment

Intermediate level of computer skills in email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

Leadership skills, people management, meeting facilitation and customer support

Ability to multi-task efficiently and adapt within a rapidly changing environment

Flexible with high energy, able to handle multiple tasks smoothly

Very organized, detail-oriented, with attention to accuracy

Preferred

ASQ Certified Green Belt/Black Belt or equivalent recognized certification

ASQ Certified Quality Auditor

RABQSA/ICRA ISO 9001:2000 Lead Auditor

Company

Ducommun Incorporated

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California.

Founded in 1849

Carson, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.ducommun.com

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