The Supplier Quality Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for working with Suppliers, Design Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain for the selection of qualified suppliers and improvement of supplier performance to provide a positive impact on the quality of new and existing products.

Expectations
• Leadership skills demonstration (Lead & Influence the teams)
• Build relationships internally and with the suppliers
• Effective Communication (Status, Risk identification, Plans, Help needed)
• Proactive Approach (Meeting deadlines, presenting improvements, driving improvement plans)

Education / Experience
• Bachelor of Science degree from and accredited institution in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Equivalent Discipline)
• Minimum: 3 years in supplier quality discipline; Six Sigma and Lean methodology; certified preferred
• Preferred: 5+ years in supplier quality discipline; Lean Six Sigma certified; SAP experience preferred but not required
• Prior Supplier Quality and/or Supplier Development experience throughout the
• lifecycle of products
• FAA Repair Station knowledge is preferred
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• There is a large travel element to this role and as such you should hold a full driving licencelicense, and current passport and have a willingness to travel to all continents (sometimes) at short notice.
• Experience managing and developing multiple direct reports
• Thorough working knowledge with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, and Continuous Improvement SPC, and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience with problem solving methodology such as A3 and 8D
• Experience leading complex projects with remote team members
• Knowledge of manufacturing structures, varied processes, operating practices, and operating budgets.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee