Supports onsite investigations of potential supplier issues to determine accurate disposition.
Manages supplier quality issues through monitoring / escalation processes, escape management, processing of supplier submission of non-conforming material and supporting internal MRB processes.
Initiates part specific quality issue resolution and corrective actions.
Supports supplier qualification / certification and FAI activity.
Manages source inspection and material release processes.
Performs Escape management procedures, drives root cause analysis & problem solving (Red-X & 8D) and recommends corrective and preventive action for systemic process and product design problems for product provided by suppliers.
Drives Corrective Action Boards/QC Clinics with suppliers.
Analyzes quality data to identify systemic issues and develops supplier specific quality initiative strategies and addresses with key proactive quality tools (e.g. PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, SPC, etc.), driving their implementation.
Ensures that supplier is capable to meet all requirements for work transfer and process change management including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance.
Works within a cross functional team supporting the Quality organization by managing and driving to closure of their activities and schedules.
Drive APQP tool adoption.
Travel to manufacturing sites to assist in quality CI events.
Running and driving regular meetings with the Quality Leadership to understand status and open issues.
Perform supplier compliance audits and follow up on corrective action.
Collaborate with internal & external stakeholders to generate and present executive level presentations to leadership.
Travel up to 50%, primarily to Mexicali, MX.
Requirements
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
Experience with quality investigations
Experience in MS office suite creating PowerPoint presentations
Working experience of Quality and Continuous Improvement tools
Experience communicating and making presentations to senior level leadership.
Familiar with AS9100 requirements
Experience with RCCA’s (Root Cause Corrective Action)
Experience working and interacting on a manufacturing shop floor
Experience working in a central quality or manufacturing organization
Experience with SAP, EtQ, CATIA etc.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent or CORE Project Engineering Experience
Experience in aerospace manufacturing
Experience with AS9145 CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) Certification
AS9100 Lead auditor
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!
Eligible for Relocation to Chula Vista, CA or Mexicali, MX
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
quality investigationsroot cause analysisproblem solvingcorrective actionprocess flowcontrol plansstatistical process control (SPC)failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA)measurement system analysis (MSA)production part approval process (PPAP)