SEAKR's supply chain needs to consistently provide high-quality, reliable mechanicals and components for aerospace applications. The Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer will ensure flowed-down mechanical and electrical component requirements are properly executed and resolve potential supplier quality issues.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in product assurance and quality systems with exposure to ISO9001/AS9100.
- Technical aptitude with strong analytical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation such as drawing dimensions and mechanical/electronic inspection methods/reports
- Background in performing root cause analysis (5 Whys, 8D, Fishbone, Pareto, FMEA), and identifying solutions to complex problems.
- Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
- Knowledge of quality systems and supply chain quality functions and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Perform local quality system evaluations of new and ongoing suppliers.
- Perform onsite supplier surveillance during fabrication of flight articles to assure compliance with requirements.
- Draft and maintain electronic records of supplier surveillance and evaluation reports in a timely manner.
- Create/maintain supplier approval rating and records, including survey records and Quality Management Systems (QMS) certifications, in SEAKR’s ERP system.
- Perform a review and approval of purchase orders of flight hardware.
- Analyze supplier defect trends and lead continuous improvement projects.
- Support Receiving Inspection with non-conformance evaluations and Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions.
Other
- Able to travel (25% typical, up to 75% of time per month) to perform supplier surveys, audits, assessments, and inspections.
- Strong communication skills to interface effectively with internal auditors and external suppliers on quality and quality control issues.
- Ability to successfully operate as part of a multi-functional team, including engineering, program management, supply chain, and manufacturing.
- Effective time management and skillfulness at task prioritization.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
