Sr Supplier Quality Engineer
Sr Supplier Quality Engineer
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$ 89700 - 162150
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Job Description
1. The Leidos Mission Assurance organization currently has an opening for a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer in the Leidos Defense/Land/Aerospace Sector to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense space cyber and commercial fields Leidos Defense provides responsive costeffective engineering scientific and IT solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
Excellent inhouse and external communication and liaison skills
Communicate effectively with supplier(s) customer(s) and/or government quality assurance representative(s).
Supports and interfaces with the supplier base and conduct supplier quality functions for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
Works closely with Procurement Program Managers Supplier Program Managers Program Quality Engineers Business Area Quality Managers and Receiving Inspection to resolve supplier issues.
Perform onsite supplier quality audits/assessments.
Perform deep dives to analyze supplier issues/problems and facilitate containment implementation of corrective and preventive actions and development of lessons learned.
Identify collect and analyze measures to effectively track supplier performance (nonconforming material defect rates supplier corrective actions etc. and quality/process improvement initiatives.
Participate in supplier/subcontractor selection and oversight to ensure the flow down of applicable clauses and requirements and that supplier/subcontractors are meeting contractual requirements.
Reviews suppliermanufacturing processes and collaborate with suppliers on process improvements capabilities and value enhancement opportunities.
Coordinate with Purchasing Department and/or the Program/Project to monitor overall supplier quality performance i.e. maintain detailed reporting and assure that this data is visible to the Programs.
Review supplier inspection/test documentation including FAIs material test reports etc.
Stays current on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of products and materials and advise others of any impact.
Works with other SQEs and related functions to develop the mindset and process knowledge required as well as process issues across programs.
Collaborates with other SQEs and Subject Matter Experts to validate process capabilities and needs for improvement across product commodities to broaden the supply base.
Supports Supplier Quality Analysts in supplier vetting GIDEP Alerts and other technical matters.
Perform other quality related tasks as directed by management.
Basic Qualifications
Requires Bachelors degree with 812 years of prior relevant experience or a Masters degree with 610 years of prior relevant work experience in a Manufacturing Environment and 5 years in Supplier Quality Engineering under an AS9100 or other stringent QMS. In lieu of degree High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 15 years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment and 5 years in supplier quality and/or quality engineering under an AS9100 system or equivalent experience in DOD Aerospace or Automotive manufacturing quality control.
Candidate must have extensive experience working with nonconforming material reviewing failure analysis root cause and corrective action (short & long term) received back from suppliers.
Candidate must have experience performing supplier audits and assessments relative to program requirements.
Candidate must be able to work with project managers quality engineers design & manufacturing engineers and suppliers to ensure quality requirements are understood and communicated effectively.
Candidate must have active problemsolving skills working with minimal supervision and in teams.
Candidate must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics CAD models specifications and contract quality requirements and other documents including review and approval AS9102 First Article Inspection.
Candidate must be able to demonstrate strong personal organizational skills attention to detail and ability to work with people across the Defense and suppliers organizations.
Candidate must have computer skills including experience with Microsoft Windows Microsoft Office and the ability to write technical documents.
Candidate must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
Travel is required 25 of the time.
Candidate must be able to obtain/maintain a final Secret Security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with multiple standards and methods as specified on contracts and drawings i.e. JSTD001 IPC 610 and IPC 620 standards and drive that to usage at suppliers and Receiving Inspect.
Experience working knowledge with assembly integration and testing.
Experience working knowledge of one or more special processes i.e. paint welding chem film / anodize heat treat counterfeit material and be able to audit suppliers to the requirements of these processes.
Original Posting Date:
While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $89700.00 $162150.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
