Supplier Quality Engineer Level 3

General Summary
Under general supervision and reporting to the Senior Director of Quality Operations, the Supplier Quality Engineer Level 3 serves as a vital link between TRIGO ADR and our Prime Aerospace or Defense customers. The Supplier Quality Engineer is a “hands on” role that will identify and drive projects to improve Delivery, Quality and Cost performance within the Supply Chain. The Supplier Quality activities are focused on product and process performance for all production including New Programs, Current Production and Legacy, providing the link between Group Quality, Procurement and Supplier interacting with all relevant functions as required. The Supplier Quality Engineer will ensure the day-to-day project execution & coordination at the Supplier. The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for the development of our supplier base. Will utilize expertise in Quality, Purchasing, and Operations and will be deployed to our suppliers to ensure continuous improvement of their operations as well as containment of situations.

Essential Job Functions- Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

•  Leadership and Management: Guide and lead a production team in the assembly and testing of electronic and/or mechanical products 
• Performance Accountability: Take full ownership of safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance for a multi-cell/multi-shift operation 
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities using Six Sigma and Lean methodologies 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interact daily with other functions such as technical support, engineering, facilities, production control, and finance to meet organizational goals
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans, including creating current and future state value stream maps 
• Customer and Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring customer satisfaction and program deliverables 
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Quality Management Systems (QMS) and QMS auditing 
• Process Improvement and other “toolbox” processes (i.e., DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP, APQP, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TAKT, 5Why, 8D, Poka-Yoke, etc.) 
• Aerospace quality, engineering, and manufacturing 
• ITAR standards and regulations; USG FAR and DFAR. 
• Quality metrology functions (gage calibration / verification process) 
• Quality containment activities (MRB, quality walls, Return to green plans Gant charts) 
• Engineering Processes, Standard Drawings Conventions, Interpreting Drawing, Specifications, and GD&T 
• Risk registries or similar forms. 
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• Robust team leadership, mentoring, employee development 
• Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail 
• Strong independent decision-making skills; excellent analytical skills and professional judgment 
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills 
• Extensive technical aptitude 
• Strong organizational skills 
• Ability to effectively communicate and present to senior management 
• Business acumen

• Present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization 
• Supervise, direct, and motivate others 
• Manage / Lead manufacturing readiness audits 
• Manage / Lead process improvement activities 
• Lead risks assessments and mitigation activities 
• Direct the establishment of quality walls or other containment mechanisms 
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