Field Supplier Quality Engineer
RTX
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per year
About the role
- Ensure flow down of product requirements both internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and statement of works.
- Interpreting these requirements to ensure supply base both understands and complies with these quality requirements.
- Interpret quality requirements (Q-Notes) and make decisions on Q-Note application to procured production parts.
- Perform on-site Source Surveillance and Corrective Action reviews.
- Drive continuous product / process improvements of our supply base by identifying supplier risk & systemic performance issues and driving solutions through various tools/methodologies including: Root Cause Corrective Actions, Statistical/analytical improvement tools such as Six Sigma and Lean Methodologies.
- Facilitate closed loop process controls and continuous improvement methods to improve product/process quality.
- Perform Supplier factory process walks and factory risk assessments.
- Perform reviews of supplier manufacturing instructions and processes to mitigate escape risk.
- Collaborate with Supplier Requirements and Services on Supplier change requests, and Supplier Statements of Work.
- Contribute in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supplier quality performance.
- Communicate effectively to stakeholders through business reviews and status meetings.
- Ability to travel as required by program needs. Anticipate travel (Up to 50%) to support supplier assessments, audits, reviews.
Requirements
- Typically requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years relevant experience.
- Experience working within commercial and aerospace / defense regulations and standards - AS9100, AS9102, ISO-9000, AS9145.
- Experience managing and leading suppliers with Root Cause Corrective Action methods such as 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.
- Experience working process improvement initiatives.
- Experience in collecting and analyzing supplier data.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Root Cause Corrective ActionsStatistical toolsAnalytical toolsSix SigmaLean MethodologiesData analysisProcess improvementQuality requirements interpretationSupplier risk assessmentKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Soft Skills
Effective communicationCollaborationLeadershipProblem-solvingDecision-makingStakeholder engagementContinuous improvement mindsetOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsAdaptability