Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer – FAI Reviewer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Evaluate supplier manufacturing and quality processes by conducting supplier audits in accordance with various standards based on the audit type.

• Lead and/or assist in MRB activities to ensure effective management of non-conforming materials and verify that appropriate corrective actions are executed.

• Conduct on-site visits to suppliers for root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions regarding supplier quality challenges.

• Advocate for and facilitate the adoption of customer preferred methodologies for continuous improvement, including Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke, and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).

• Manage the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues within designated projects and suppliers.

• Assist suppliers in assessing their current manufacturing or business processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and developing solutions to enhance supplier performance using various problem-solving strategies.

• Offer technical support and guidance to suppliers to address process and product quality issues and enhance both internal and outgoing quality performance.

• Create and maintain comprehensive and precise reports on supplier performance and quality improvement initiatives.

• Provide weekly and monthly updates on supplier progress to align with customer expectations.

• Undertake special projects as necessary.

• Build and sustain robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.

• Communicate effectively and efficiently with all stakeholders to ensure prompt and effective responses to anomalies.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of practical experience as a Quality Engineer within an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment.

• 5-8 years of experience with FAI and familiarity with AS9102 (FAI) standards at a quality engineering level.

• In-depth knowledge of various Engineering Processes, Standard Drawing Conventions, Interpretation of Drawings, Specifications, and GD&T.

• 5-8 years of hands-on experience with ISO9001 and AS9100 Quality Management Systems Processes, particularly in Production, Quality, and Logistics.

• Understanding of, or hands-on experience with, FAA, EAR, and ITAR standards and regulations is preferred.

• Proven experience in leading customer audits.

• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.

• Proficient in project management, time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively as a team member and lead other team members.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical field, such as Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, etc.

• ASQ or equivalent professional certifications such as CQE, CQT, CQA, CMQ, CSQP, etc.

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification.

🏝️ Benefits

• 12 days of paid vacation in the first year, increasing with years of service.

• 10 days of paid sick leave.

• 11 paid holidays.

• Healthcare insurance options available, including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, critical illness, and life insurance for employees and their dependents.

• Champ Plan Wellness and Health available free to employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week with anticipated annual earnings of $30k.

• Participation often increases net take-home pay.

• Access to free wellness initiatives.

• Free telehealth services.

• Free and discounted prescription medications.

• Automatic enrollment in benefits (unless tax elections lead to a negative impact).

• Eligibility for benefits begins on the 1st of the month following 30 days of continuous employment.

• Requires participation in a monthly 10-minute wellness activity.

• 401k retirement savings plan with matching contributions.

• Eligibility for 401k begins on the 1st of the month following 90 days of continuous employment.

• 100% match on the first 3% contribution and a 50% match on the next 2% contribution.

• IMMEDIATE VESTING in 401k contributions.

• Company-provided cell phone, laptop, and mobile Wi-Fi (for business purposes only).

• Regular hourly rate compensation for travel time.

• Direct Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels, and rental cars.

• Travel reimbursements are directly deposited with each payroll cycle.

• Mileage reimbursement at federal rates for driving personal vehicles on company business.

• Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidental expenses.

• $1500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS.

• Initial $750 paid upon the hiring of a qualified referred employee (rehires excluded).

• Additional $750 paid upon the referred employee’s successful completion of 90 days of employment.