Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - REF1934J

Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Job Description

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer drives customer satisfaction and continual improvement in accomplishing ESA’s strategic plan through monitoring, managing and resolving issues related to Supplier quality performance.  The Senior SQE is proficient in developing Supplier relationships, auditing Supplier’s capabilities, capacities, products, processes and procedures, coaching Supplier improvements, leading the disposition of Supplier rejections, and coordinating Supplier corrective actions. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

This is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will be required to carry out any and all duties necessary for the needs of the organization.

1. Conduct Source Inspections, Incoming Receiving Inspections, and Material Surveys to ensure internal and external customers quality and technical requirements are adhered to by Suppliers
2. Review Supplier First Article Inspections (FAI’s) IAW AS9102
3. Assign, monitor and close Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR's) while ensuring appropriate Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) has been identified and addressed to reduce and/or eliminate future occurrence
4. Issue and disposition Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCR’s)
5. Initiate and participate in Continuous Improvement activities to improve Supplier performance, productivity, and processes
6. Monitor quality performance metrics for assigned Suppliers and develop Return to Green Plans
7. Lead activities such as Supplier qualification, Supplier development, and Supplier Zero Defect Programs (ZDP)
8. Ensure compliance of suppliers through leading and participating in supplier audits and identify and manage Supplier risks
9. Coach Supplier Operations Team members on Quality Management System requirements
10. Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities
11. Reviews internal Supplier Quality Assurance Procedures to ensure compliance with customer and/or government requirements

Authorities:

• Completes tasks with no Manager oversight
• Provide mentoring to assigned Suppliers
• Provide mentoring to team members
• Collaborate with internal ESA/ESL organizations to identify solutions

Consulting Relationships

• Supply Chain Organization
• Site Operations to include, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Program Management
• Corporate Affiliates
• External Supplier Stakeholders, Customers

Qualifications

• Ability to travel up to 30% - U.S. Passport
• Ability to read Blue Prints, Engineering Drawings
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication (Technical Writing experience a plus)
• Problem solving, analytical, and process improvement skills / experience
• Bachelors degree required in Engineering/Manufacturing or equivalent technical degree 
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality management methodologies such as:
  • • Six-sigma, Lean, Kaizen
    • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
    • Control Plans
    • ISO-9001/AS-9100
    • Quality Management System

• Certifications/Licenses:

          Preferred:             Certified Internal Auditor

                                       ASQ-CQE, CQA, or equivalent

                                       Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Electrical Team Members:

• Knowledge of:
  • IPC-610
  • IPC-620
  • J-STD 001
  • Electronic Assembly manufacturing to include Printed Circuit Boards
  • Cable and Harness manufacturing

Mechanical Team Members:

• Knowledge of:
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Metallurgy
  • Inspection Equipment
  • Castings and Forgings
  • AWS Welding
  • Surface Finishing
  • Plati