Senior Quality Engineer - Recruitlink

Job Summary:

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Sr. SQE) will work on-site, focusing on Electrical Assemblies and Electronics.&

SSQE will interact with suppliers to ensure product quality, leading investigations, continuous improvement efforts, and managing supplier non-conformances.&

The role involves enforcing purchase order requirements, managing supplier performance improvement, and mentoring junior SQEs.&

The position requires frequent communication with internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems, conducting defect investigations and analyzing defect trends.

Lead and conduct containment efforts for supplier non-conformances and ensure traceability of actions.

Evaluate First Article Inspections and Test plans in accordance with AS9102 requirements.

Drive a "Zero Defect" mentality within the supply base and champion problem-solving and root cause analysis with suppliers.

Manage supplier non-conformance and implement effective corrective actions.

Mentor junior SQEs to support their development.

Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventative actions for continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering-related field or 10 years of relevant work experience in lieu of education.

4 years of work experience in Electronics and/or Electrical Assembly manufacturing processes.

Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).

Proficiency in mechanical drawing interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD T), Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective/Preventative Actions.

Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 Quality Systems, and AS9102B First Article Requirements.

Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite and relevant industry software.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a Defense Prime Contract environment.

Experience with product line validation, test plans, and product qualification in the Defense Industry.

Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools (Green/Black Belt certification preferred).

Familiarity with Toyota Production System (TPS) and A3 problem-solving tool.

Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) preferred.

Education:

& Bachelors Degree