Textron · 21 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer Sr
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTextron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. The Supplier Quality Engineer Sr will provide expertise in quality improvements in products and processes, guiding regulatory matters and supporting various production areas.
AerospaceFinanceIndustrial
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
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
Competitive and extensive total rewards package
Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years
Company
Textron
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1B2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1B
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President and chief operating officer
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