Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

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Job description

Position Title: Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21220

Date: Mon, 4 Nov :03:50 CST

Company Name: STENAHCM20

Description:

About Us:

ST Engineering MRAS is a world-leading manufacturer of complex aerostructures including nacelle systems and specialized structural components of the airframe. It supplies and supports these products for engine makers, airplane manufacturers and aircraft operators. Located on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore, MRAS has a 1.4-million sq. ft. facility situated on 180 acres - where the company and its predecessors have designed, built, and equipped civil and military aircraft for over 95 years. In addition to MRAS' design, development and manufacturing capabilities, the company provides technical support, spares, and other services for its products.

Supplier Quality Engineer Summary

• Drive quality for assigned suppliers, including quality plan implementation.

• Product, process, systemic quality review associated with the product procurement process

• Own supplier audits, ensuring compliance, and driving improvement plans where needed.

• Requires mastery of a body of theoretical knowledge.

• Requires developed and strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Supplier Quality Engineer, you will:

• Includes both Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development

• Includes supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and assisting key suppliers towards industrial standards of excellence

• Ownership of the compliance and conformance of all requirements from the supply base

• Partner with the sourcing organization (buyers) to ensure engineering requirements are met and compliance to all flowdowns

• Ensure product/process flowdowns are appropriate

• Develops new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting or based upon precedents in the organization

• Coordinate with supplier to drive root cause and corrective action investigations

• Specifies needs, communicates about project approach and presents outcomes of research done

• Perform audits at the supply base

• SQEs have various levels of differentiation which are related to level of technical understanding of engineering drawings and ability to manage vendors

• Balances both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects

• Works together with high level people from the business at SPB and EB level

• Provides technical / commercial assistance to Commodity Buyers to develop awareness of manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge

• Actively participate in supplier performance reviews

• Advises Functional managers regarding projects, processes and procedures within their own field

• Contributes to project as a team member or leads small projects

• Delivers results as measured by key metrics, such as supplier first time yield, process capability, supplier quality plan engagement effectiveness, and corrective and preventative action closure

• Understands and drives Six Sigma quality internally and with suppliers

• Provides leadership during investigations of major problems and/or special projects

• Ability to travel up to 30%

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing or Quality Engineering) and minimum of 3 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering.

Desired Characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Ability to influence others and lead small teams

Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact

Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously

Effective problem identification and solution skills

Proven analytical and organizational ability

Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%

AT ST Engineering, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

Estimate salary range for this role: $89,200 to $127,300 per year. ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits:

As a full-time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
• Immediate 401k vesting
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

ST Engineering MRAS is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value.

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Nearest Major Market: Baltimore

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