What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Specialist position at O'Fallon Casting?
About the Company
O'Fallon Casting is a global leader in the production of high-quality aluminum alloy investment castings. Since 1969, our family-owned company has been dedicated to delivering precision-engineered solutions for the aerospace, defense, and commercial markets. Operating from our modern 75,000-square-foot foundry in O'Fallon, Missouri, we specialize in complex, castings that meet the rigorous demands of the world's leading aerospace and defense contractors. Our constructive culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and excellence, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the industry. Please consider joining our growing team
Supplier Quality Specialist
Responsibilities
- The position is responsible for participating in the development and maintenance of Supplier Quality Assurance initiatives and processes and for supporting Strategic Sourcing in the overall supplier management
- Execute the delegation program with suppliers to allow self-inspections and continually supply products at a high level of performance for Quality and Delivery
- Execute supplier development activities with new suppliers
- Participate in supplier process review including risk assessment
- Drive supplier Improvement plans for low performing suppliers and run periodic focus reviews between suppliers and company management
- Ensure supplier compliance to PO flow down and supplier Quality Manual requirements
- Conduct supplier on-site and virtual audits per AS9100/ ISO 9001 requirements
- Co-lead containment activities between Supplier and company on supplier escapes
- Lead effective Root Cause Corrective Action for assigned Supplier Corrective actions (SCAR's) with suppliers to closure
- Review and Approve Supplier First Article Inspection (FAI)
- Assist suppliers with any non-conformance in FAI reporting
- Assist in maintaining the company Approved Supplier List (APL)
- Report monthly / Quarterly supplier performance data to supply base and company
- Update and Maintain Supplier Quality KPI's on monthly basis
- Coordinate with Purchasing and company when source inspection is required to either perform the inspection or arrange for subcontract source provider
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a related position with experience in AS9100 / ISO 9001 Quality management system
- 2-3 years Auditing experience in AS9100 / ISO 9001 Quality Systems
- Working Knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodology which includes 8D, 5 whys and Fishbone diagrams
- Working knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, Control plans, SPC and Gage R&R
- Working knowledge of casting, machining, and finishing processes
- Experience in developing and approving First Article Inspections (FAI)
- Ability to interpret Drawings and Industry Specifications
- Ability to understand and communicate machining process plans
- Familiar with CAD, Solidworks preferred
- Excellent communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing
- Ability to author reports, business correspondence, work instructions and procedure manuals
