10+ years of experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer within the aerospace and defense industry.
Strong experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, and quality assurance in a regulated environment.
Hands-on experience with First Article Inspections (FAI) and AS9102 requirements.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T;).
Experience with AS9100 quality management systems and compliance requirements.
Practical knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and related processes.
Experience with NADCAP requirements and processes.
Working knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) using tools such as 5 Why and 8D.
Experience conducting supplier audits, product and process assessments, and performance reviews.
Proficiency in verification of purchased products, inspection, and validation activities.
Ability to plan, perform analysis, report results, and mitigate risk related to quality requirements and performance trends.
Experience developing procedures and work instructions for quality and supplier management processes.
Proficiency with Excel for data analysis, reporting, and tracking supplier performance.
Experience using an ERP system such as Costpoint or similar for quality and supply chain-related activities.
