Supplier Quality Engineer II

specifications. Additionally, the SQE will monitor the supplier performance scores and work with suppliers to continuously improve their performance of

on-time delivery and product quality. Up to 30% travel to Supplier locations.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Perform regular Supplier audits on manufacturing and QMS processes to ensure their compliance to specifications, engineering drawings, procedures and the

• ISO-9001/AS9100 standard.

• Verify and approve supplier first article submission in compliance to AS9102.

• Execute Supplier related continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing their process variation, improving defect prevention and detection, and enhanced product reliability.

• Lead Quality Investigation Report (QIR) and Supplier Corrective Action Report

• (SCAR) to assist Supplier in investigating root causes and implementing actions to prevent re-occurrence.

• Collaborate with Production personnel, Quality Engineers, and Program Engineers to identify purchased product failures and specification gaps.

• Create and implement plans for incoming inspection requirements.

• Serve as a liaison between Sparton Management and Suppliers to identify product quality issues and solutions.

• Monitor and analyze supplier performance trend to effectively improve the Supplier's on-time delivery and to mitigate product quality failure risk.

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Engineering or Quality related field, OR a combination of education and relevant experience.

• A minimum 5 years of experience in Supplier Relationship Management activities and root cause analysis/problem solving.

• Minimum 3 years of developing Supplier production processes.

• Current certification, or pursuit of, an ASQ Quality Auditor preferred.

• Current certification of ISO9001 or AS9100 Internal Auditor.

Skills and Abilities

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Demonstrated ability to work on cross-functional teams and ability to lead supplier related projects in a flexible and fast-paced work environment.

• Experience in supplier audits and corrective action plans.

• Working knowledge of root cause analysis techniques: 8D, 3X5Y, Ishikawa diagrams.

• In depth knowledge of Circuit Card Assemblies and electronic assemblies, ESD handling, and packaging a plus.

• Certification or working knowledge of STD-001, IPC-A-610, and IPC-600 required.

• Working knowledge of product qualification testing, first article inspection, inspection tools and equipment, supplier quality activities, and statistical process analysis.

• Experience in peer review of common engineering documents such as 2D drawings and testing specifications.

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite: focus on Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience in Oracle EBS a plus.

Travel and Physical Requirements

• Up to 30% travel to Supplier locations.

• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 50lbs.

Benefits Highlights

Healthcare

• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.

• Discounted health premiums available through qualified wellness participation.

• Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.

• Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.

• Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.

• On-site wellness clinic.

Paid Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• 401k program to plan for your future with company match 50% up to 8%.

• Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).

• Paid parental leave.

• Adoption assistance.

• Fertility and family building assistance.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible work schedules available based on position:

  • 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
  • 4/10s
  • 3/12s

• Lifestyle spending account.

• Perks at work.

• Generous employee referral program.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options

These are highlights of Elbit America benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Accessibility

Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at [email protected]

Disclaimer:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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