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Textron Aviation · 9 hours ago

Supplier Quality Engineer Sr

Wichita, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Textron Aviation is a global leader in private aviation, known for its Cessna and Beechcraft brands. The Supplier Quality Engineer Sr will provide expertise in quality improvements, support various production areas, and mentor other Quality Engineers while managing projects and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Aerospace

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze performance data (scrap, rejections, defects, rework) to aid in the development of process improvement projects. As needed, coordinate across other production and functional areas to ensure maximum quality and efficiencies are achieved

Conduct process or product based audits in production or functional areas or within the supply base (external suppliers)

Prioritizes issues based on internal/external customer needs

Accomplishes the required corrective action. Where process limitations dictate, will coordinate across multiple disciplines to assure corrective action is achieved

Mentors other Quality Engineers, leads Quality implementations in new areas or with suppliers and makes improvements to existing Quality processes

Demonstrates the ability to manage a project, including working with outside suppliers or specialists with minimal guidance or supervision. Proactively provides status visibility and develops solutions to issues

Demonstrates the ability to teach and lead others with the flexibility to effectively participate in a team environment

Prepares periodic activity and status reports. Performs special assignments as required by management

Demonstrates the ability to concisely and effectively communicate technical and business information, both written and oral

Trains Quality Engineers in the operation of Quality systems and procedures

Qualification

Quality engineering experienceAS9100 knowledgeISO9001 knowledgeInternal/external auditsAnalytical skillsProject management experiencePFMEALean principlesStatistical techniquesASQ Quality CertificationsEngineering drawings interpretationCommunication skillsTeam leadershipProblem solving

Required

Engineering or related STEM degree plus 5 years of quality/manufacturing or relative engineering experience required

In lieu of degree, Aviation, Business, or related technical degree and 10 years of Quality aviation experience required OR related aviation technology associates degree or A&P license, and 10 years of Quality aviation experience required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Self-starter and understands the need for working with a sense of urgency

Able to work with and lead teams

Professional and diplomatic demeanor

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Experience with conducting internal or external audits

Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 Standards

Familiar with NADCAP and Special Processing

Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications

Familiarity with the use of tools such as PFMEA, 6 Sigma, Lean Principles, and statistical techniques

Preferred

ASQ Quality Certifications, preferred

Project management experience, preferred

Benefits

$5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years

Competitive and extensive total rewards package

Pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members

Company

Textron Aviation

Glassdoor3.8

Textron Aviation make finding an aircraft simple.

Founded in 2014

Wichita, Kansas, USA

10001+ employees

http://txtav.com

H1B Sponsorship

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