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Sierra Nevada Corporation · 1 day ago

Military Fellowship Program: Supplier Quality Engineer

Hagerstown, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$113K/yr - $156K/yr

10+ years exp

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) partners with programs to provide fellowship opportunities for service members transitioning to civilian work. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will maintain and elevate the quality of products and supplier processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards from proposal through delivery and support.

AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier quality requirements are met from the proposal stage through to product delivery and field support

Leading supplier quality activities, including auditing, monitoring, and performance evaluation to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Developing and implementing supplier quality assurance strategies and processes, including standardized quality acceptance criteria for supplier products and components

Providing technical guidance and support in the design, testing, and validation of supplier processes, mechanisms, and equipment to ensure they meet our stringent quality standards

Writing and maintaining inspection procedures, reviewing and evaluating in-process rejections, obtaining dispositions, and implementing corrective actions as needed to resolve supplier-related quality issues

Conducting detailed reviews and approvals of highly technical and comprehensive supplier quality documents, including First Article Inspections (FAI), Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and Control Plans

Utilizing statistical analysis and other control/risk mitigation techniques to develop and refine new evaluation and control processes for supplier quality management

Participating in supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal requirements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers

Qualification

Supplier Quality EngineeringAerospace Industry ExperienceQuality Assurance StrategiesStatistical AnalysisASQ CertificationsTechnical GuidanceContinuous ImprovementCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience

Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

Experience in supplier quality engineering within the aerospace, aviation, and/or defense industries

The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred

Experience in the aerospace and defense industry

Extensive experience in manufacturing and inspection

The following ASQ Certifications: CQA Certified Quality Auditor, CQE Certified Quality Engineer, CSQP Certified Supplier Quality Professional, CSSBB Certified Six Sigma Black Belt