Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

The Leidos Mission Assurance organization currently has an opening for a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) in the Leidos Defense/Land/Aerospace Sector to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos Defense provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Excellent in-house and external communication and liaison skills
• Communicate effectively with supplier(s), customer(s), and/or government quality assurance representative(s).
• Supports and interfaces with the supplier base and conduct supplier quality functions for aerospace and defense manufacturing. 
• Works closely with Procurement, Program Managers, Supplier Program Managers, Program Quality Engineers, Business Area Quality Managers and Receiving Inspection to resolve supplier issues.
• Perform on-site supplier quality audits/assessments.
• Perform deep dives to analyze supplier issues/problems, risks and facilitate containment, implementation of corrective and preventive actions, and development of lessons learned.
• Identify, collect, and analyze measures to effectively track supplier performance (nonconforming material, defect rates, supplier corrective actions etc.) and quality/process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in supplier/subcontractor selection and oversight to ensure quality flow down of applicable Qnote clauses and/or SOW requirements and that supplier/subcontractors are meeting contractual requirements.
• Reviews supplier-manufacturing processes and collaborate with suppliers on process improvements, capabilities, and value enhancement opportunities.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and/or the Program/Project to monitor overall supplier quality performance i.e., maintain detailed reporting and ensure that this data is visible to the Programs. 
• Review supplier inspection/test documentation including FAI’s, source inspection, material test reports, etc. 
• Stays current on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of products and materials and advise others of any impact.
• Works with other SQEs and related functions to develop the mindset and process knowledge required as well as process issues across programs.
• Collaborates with other SQEs and Subject Matter Experts (SME) to validate process capabilities and needs for improvement across product commodities to broaden the supply base.
• Supports Supplier Quality Analysts in supplier vetting, GIDEP Alerts and other technical matters.
• Perform other quality related tasks as directed by management.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or a Masters degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant work experience in a Manufacturing Environment and 5 years in Supplier Quality Engineering under an AS9100 or other stringent QMS. In lieu of degree, High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 15 years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment and 5 years in supplier quality and/or quality engineering under an AS9100 system or equivalent experience in DOD, Aerospace, or Automotive manufacturing quality control.
• Candidate must have extensive experience working with non-conforming material, reviewing failure analysis, root cause, and corrective action (short & long term) received back from suppliers.
• Candidate must have experience performing supplier audits and assessments relative to program requirements.
• Candidate must be able to work with project managers, quality engineers, design & manufacturing engineers, and suppliers to ensure quality requirements are understood and communicated effectively.
• Candidate must have strong problem-solving skills, be able to work with autonomy independently or within a team setting.
• Candidate must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics, CAD models, specifications, and contract quality requirements, and other documents including review and approval AS9102 First Article Inspection.
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate strong personal organizational skills, attention to detail, able to multi-task and ability to work with people across the Defense and supplier’s organizations.
• Candidate must have computer skills including experience with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and the ability to write technical documents.
• Candidate must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Travel is req