Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer - REF2087A

Job Description
 Primary Purpose:
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.
Conduct Source Inspections, Incoming Receiving Inspections, and Material Surveys to ensure internal and external customers quality and technical requirements are adhered to by Suppliers
Review Supplier First Article Inspections (FAI’s) IAW AS9102
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
Issue and disposition Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCR’s)
Initiate and participate in Continuous Improvement activities to improve Supplier performance, productivity, and processes
Monitor quality performance metrics for assigned Suppliers and develop Return to Green Plans
Lead activities such as Supplier qualification, Supplier development, and Supplier Zero Defect Programs (ZDP)
Ensure compliance of suppliers through leading and participating in supplier audits and identify and manage Supplier risks
Coach Supplier Operations Team members on Quality Management System requirements
Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities
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