Supplier Quality Engineer

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in Santa Maria, CA. This is an on-site position based in Santa Maria, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

JOB SUMMARY

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Carrys out supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP).
• Works with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements.
• Assists in the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks.
• Champions improvements with suppliers using analysis and implements corrections and improvements using quality tools.
• Visits suppliers and is heavily engaged in ensuring product conformance and craftsmanship from suppliers.
• Assists in new product launches to ensure that supplier quality meets the required standards.
• Facilitates root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues.
• Performs on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of correction actions of supplier quality issues.
• Works with the supplier directly, create correction action plans to address process failures.
• Reviews supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities.
• Facilitates the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues within assigned projects and suppliers.
• Assists the Quality Manager to monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance.
• Ensures the management of the company's quality, process and/or business improvement efforts within the Supply Chain.
• Reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process or system.
• Leads quality audits.
• Creates craftsmanship and inspection plans and drives requirements to suppliers.
• Participates in MRB and CCB.
• Reviews nonconformance reports with suppliers.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Communicates efficiently throughout the shop floor and