Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct process audits at supplier facilities to assess quality systems,
- manufacturing practices, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., AS9100,
- NADCAP).
- Evaluate and approve new suppliers, including performing initial qualification
- audits and ongoing surveillance.
- Develop, maintain, and execute supplier audit schedules based on risk
- assessments and performance history.
- Work closely with suppliers to investigate non-conformances, determine root
- causes, and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Monitor and report on supplier quality performance metrics, including
- PPAP/FAI results, delivery quality, and responsiveness.
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and program management to
- support new product introduction (NPI) and supplier readiness.
- Ensure supplier processes are capable and controlled for critical aerospace
- components and special processes.
- Assist in developing and maintaining supplier quality agreements and related
- documentation.
- Stay current on aerospace quality regulations, customer-specific requirements,
- and industry trends.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a
- related technical field.
- 3–5+ years of experience in supplier quality, preferably in the aerospace or
- defense manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, FAI/PPAP, and aerospace quality
- system requirements.
- Experience conducting process and system audits; auditing certification (e.g.,
- AS9100 Lead Auditor) is a plus.
- Familiarity with special processes (e.g., heat treating, welding, plating, NDT).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and experience with DMAIC, 8D, Fishbone, 5
- Whys, or similar root cause analysis tools.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working with
- cross-functional teams and suppliers.
- Willingness to travel up to 30–50% domestically or internationally, as needed.
- Preferred Skills:
- Experience with APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA, and control plans.
- Proficient in tools like SAP, ERP systems, Microsoft Office, Minitab or other
- quality software.
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement
- methodologies (certification is a plus).