Elevate Aircraft Seating · 2 days ago
Supplier Quality Engineer
Huntington Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expElevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. They are seeking a skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to champion improvements with suppliers and ensure product conformance and craftsmanship. The role involves conducting supplier audits, facilitating root cause analysis, and collaborating with suppliers to improve quality and performance.
Aviation & Aerospace
No H1B
Responsibilities
Carrys out supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP)
Works with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements
Assists in the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks
Champions improvements with suppliers using analysis and implements corrections and improvements using quality tools
Visits suppliers and is heavily engaged in ensuring product conformance and craftsmanship from suppliers
Assists in new product launches to ensure that supplier quality meets the required standards
Facilitates root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues
Performs on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of correction actions of supplier quality issues
Works with the supplier directly, create correction action plans to address process failures
Reviews supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities
Facilitates the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues within assigned projects and suppliers
Assists the Quality Manager to monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance
Ensures the management of the company's quality, process and/or business improvement efforts within the Supply Chain
Reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process or system
Leads quality audits
Creates craftsmanship and inspection plans and drives requirements to suppliers
Participates in MRB and CCB
Reviews nonconformance reports with suppliers
Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
Communicates efficiently throughout the shop floor and with own and customer’s management
Undertake special projects as required
Contribute to continuous improvement activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in related field is required
A minimum of 3+ years of engineering experience in a Quality environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office® programs, Office, and with MRP systems. Advanced Excel skills
Knowledge of quality and business systems
Lean Manufacturing knowledge
Knowledge of measurement techniques
Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
Understanding manufacturing processes
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Preferred
Strong trouble shooting skills and communication skills
Advanced Spreadsheet building and Microsoft Office Skills
Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other related literature is necessary
Proficient with general quality systems and with the following tools: Process mapping, SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, Kaizens, A3s, fishbones
ASQ Quality Engineer Certificate desired
Benefits
Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
3 weeks of Paid Time Off
12 paid holidays
Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
On-site gym
Free electric car charging stations
Potential for growth within organization
Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture
Company
Elevate Aircraft Seating
We are pleased to share that as of April 30, 2025 Adient Aerospace has become Elevate Aircraft Seating.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase