Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality & Development

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

📋 Description

• Perform assessments of suppliers, monitor their performance, manage escapes, and resolve quality issues.

• Evaluate quality data and propose resolutions and corrective measures specific to parts and suppliers.

• Investigate and articulate root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies using Red-X and 8D in escape management procedures.

• Create corrective and preventive strategies for systemic process and product design challenges related to supplier-sourced products.

• Execute supplier qualification and certification, conduct source inspections, and manage material release processes.

• Facilitate Corrective Action Boards and DQ Clinics in collaboration with suppliers.

• Assess processes and metrics, and suggest actions to ensure supplier capability for work transfers and process change management.

• Assist with Resourcing Gate and PPAP acceptance activities.

• Occasionally travel to supplier sites located in Northern and Midwestern regions of the United States.

• Operate as an individual contributor to meet objectives that significantly impact the area of responsibility.

• Oversee Supplier Quality & Development processes and/or projects.

• Collaborate effectively with internal and external executives, employees, stakeholders, and suppliers.

⛳️ Requirements

• A University Degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience.

• Background in a supply chain operations setting, including monitoring, auditing, or developing suppliers/operations, or similar experience.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with quality regulations and quality management tools.

• Experience with PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Flows.

• U.S. Person status is required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Capability to utilize various interaction styles to influence or persuade stakeholders.

• Proficient in problem-solving and escape management techniques.

• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies and Lean Six Sigma principles.

• Experience in the aerospace industry is preferred.

• Previous involvement in conducting manufacturing process evaluations is preferred.

• Familiarity with APQP or PPAP is preferred.

• Security clearance is not a requirement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• A generous 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional insurance offerings including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal services, and ID theft protection.

• Benefits for birth, adoption, and parental leave.

• Ovia Health support for fertility and family planning.

• Assistance with adoption processes.

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan, which includes up to 10 complimentary counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.

• Virtual doctor visits through Doctor on Demand.

• Bright Horizons services for child and elder care.

• Teladoc Medical Experts for second opinion services.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Opportunities for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining agreements.