Supplier Quality Engineer III

DPrimary Job Function:
Safran is looking for a motivated Quality Engineer that will be working closely with our suppliers, acting as the lead technical liaison to drive robust correction and improvement to our supplied parts.

Essential Job Functions:
*Work closely with Receiving Inspection personnel to verify suspect conditions and ensure accurate recording of non-conformities.
*Investigate non-conformities by accurately quantifying issues and collecting appropriate evidence for engineering review and supplier feedback.
*Participate on Material Review Boards to decide how non-conforming product should be dispositioned.
*Act as the primary technical liaison between Safran and its suppliers to effectively communicate issues and improvements.
*Drive suppliers to implement robust corrective actions through use of the 8D Problem Solving methodology.
*Develop/Improve Safran's Processes of managing Non-Conformance & Corrective Action with its Suppliers to facilitate rapid and robust correction.
*Perform product audits at suppliers to identify gaps driving non-conformities.
*Update and create Quality Inspection Plans to enable capture of emerging issues upon receipt.
*Assist in the development of dimensional and process control strategies with suppliers of critical components.
*Internally communicate with Engineering, Purchasing, and Program Management on opportunities for quality improvement.
*Internally escalate potential product/process quality issues and develop solutions to resolve them.
*Work with the Operations Support Engineers to resolve supplier issues on the manufacturing floor.
*Regular predictable attendance is required.
*Up to 50% travel, supporting suppliers with product issues and performing product audits.
*Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Environment
Main work environment will be in an office setting. There will be multiple supplier locations to which the individual may travel. These locations will include general manufacturing conditions. These locations will define the protocols for safety and personal protective equipment needs.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.

Safran Electrical and Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 941-210-8648. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications:
*Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
*Ability to interpret drawing requirements, including use of GD&T. Knowledgeable in engineering change processes.
*Experienced at utilizing industry standards and specifications to verify product and process conformity. Applied knowledge in Quality Management System requirements and supplied part verification processes.
*Experienced in Non-Conforming Material and Material Review Board processes in a QMS.
*Expert in leading teams thru structured improvement and problem solving methodologies. Expert in the use of the various tools and sub-processes that ensure success when make improvements and corrections.
*Demonstrated experience of manufacturing processes with respect to 4 or more of these areas: electronic assemblies, complex assemblies, machining, welding, metal and plastic stamping/forming, injection molding technologies, tooling, fixtures and gauges.
*Experienced in performing product audits in one or more of the above areas.
*Experience with an ERP system in a manufacturing environment.
*Expert in the use of basic measurement equipment. Knowledgeable in the capabilities and limitations of various complex measuring equipment.
*Effective Technical Communicator, both written and oral.
*7 years of related experience in Quality Engineering or similar role.
*Proficient in the use of Excel to: analyze measurement data, identify/track trends in event logs, and develop metrics to track drivers.
*Results oriented with the ability to manage and maintain momentum on a large number of issues and projects concurrently.
*Demonstrated AS9100/ISO9001 knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:
*Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
*Experience with SAP ERP Software.
*Experience in aerospace industry.


Leadership Skills:
*Excellent leadership, influencing, collaboration, and communication skills.
*Emotionally resilient and able to drive projects effectively for excellence against demanding targets in a complex, multi-disciplined environment.
*Effective trainer, successful in passing knowledge onto others, ensuring the recipient understands.
*Able to recognize opportunities where you can perform welcomed coaching to improve our workforce.
*Customer oriented and able to operate effectively in a high pressure environment and pressing customer deadlines.
*Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
*Self-aware learner that is able to isolate gaps in their knowledge/skill and improve themselves without the help of others.
*Strong conflict management skills.
*Enthusiastic, with a drive for results.

Physical Demands
*There may be minor lifting (25lbs) in some case where this role must support receiving inspection activities.
*Stationary 65% & Mobility 35%