Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

Description

• May drive Design and Process Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (DFMEA/PFMEA); using the output to assess and improve targeted product designs and/or processes.
• Ownership of assessment of the capability of potential suppliers – identifies areas for improvement and deliver them on time in relation to Total Quality for selected suppliers.
• Provide support to Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering regarding analysis and disposition of suspect supplier material.
• Review prototype and production part quality document submissions from suppliers, for acceptability. Drive conversion from documentation through product design via engineered practices to deliver consistent / predictability of parts / products. Perform Supplier quality assessments at system and product level including PPAP, GR&R, GD&T.
• Lead high visibility root cause investigations by applying “8D” problem solving to timely conclusion for all identified / potential areas for opportunities to occur
• Manage product and process development including change management with suppliers to meet / exceed business requirements
• Improve supplier quality processes such as assessments, supplier management, part approval, and corrective actions in a global world of connected / sub – tier / partnership relationships.
• Participate in Supplier selection and evaluation. Work cross-functionally to establish quality requirements for external suppliers. Update legal contractual language protecting BE’s quality interests in relation to lowest Cost of Quality.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout the supply base using quality and lean manufacturing tools. Deployment of traditional quality improvements tools / methodology from corrective action to clear roadmaps for improvements systemically / tactically at the suppliers.
• Assess the manufacturability of new product designs and assist both engineering and suppliers with improving manufacturability. Clear focus on process capability to deliver the lowest total cost.
• Drive supplier development / execution and deployment of manufacturing processes that meet the BE requirement.

Requirements

• Demonstrated Quality Management System auditing experience / accreditation
• Strong demonstrated leadership skills to drive the team(s) to meet the required goals at senior levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective cross-functional working relationships (internally and externally with suppliers)
• Must be able to establish demonstrated technical credibility with the Engineering Staff (internally and with suppliers).
• Ability to travel 20% - 40% of time. Travel can be domestic or International in nature as the work requires.
• Ability to effectively participate / contribute value add on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Highly customer-focused (both externally and internally).
• Possesses a bias for action and an ability to multitask in a zero-defect environment
• Demonstrated self-initiative and sound judgment on technical projects and improvement initiatives.
• Ability to prepare and effectively present formal reports to both internal and external customers.
• Practical working knowledge and application of SPC including ability to train peers and suppliers. Proficiency in the application of DOEs and ANOVA.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with Statistical tools such as JMP, R, and Tableau / similar visualization applications.
• Strong Project/Process Management skills and capabilities particularly in planning, developing, organizing, implementation of Quality processes. Demonstrated ability to hit targets (including reaction to new requirements) delivering First-Time Right-on Time.
• ASQ-certified CQE and Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience
• BS, (or MS or Ph.D.), in one of the following: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science or Physics

Benefits

• Flexibility within a rapidly changing, dynamic working environment.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance