Supplier Quality Engineer focusing on supplier quality improvements in military applications. Developing quality systems and supporting product improvements at DRS Pivotal Power in Canada.
Responsibilities
Responsible for quality system development and supporting product and supplier quality improvements
Develop, maintain and deploy supplier quality plans and activities that translate customer requirements into planned activities
Gather, organize, monitor, analyze and report on information on suppliers, products and processes
Provide ongoing supplier quality system support to include performing internal audits, ensuring implementation of root cause corrective actions
Participate on product quality improvement teams, Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards
Evaluate and dispose of non-conforming material during receiving inspection FAI coordination/reviews
Execute SCAR process, MRB, DRs, RTV Coordination, Control of Changes at suppliers (DRS and Supplier Caused) IPT support
Execute Supplier Surveillances of Halifax Key Suppliers
Partner with Supply Chain to Identify Quality risks on material and manage risks
Provide technical support for Assembly/Test/Inspection personnel to include executing workmanship improvement plans, developing inspection methods and criteria, specifying appropriate sampling plans, interpreting and revising specifications, and processing non-conforming materials
Assist in resolving customer and supplier quality issues
Leading technical discussions between suppliers and DRS for supplier caused issues
Initiate and drive root cause and corrective action on process and product quality issues
Participate in supplier selection and improvement processes
Assist with on-site audits, evaluating prototypes and reviewing and approving of supplier corrective actions
Prepare supplier quality engineering reports and recommendations
Provide regular reporting of progress and status
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 4 years of supplier quality experience
Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge
Experienced with ISO and AS Standards, Six Sigma tools, statistics
Technical expertise and application domain knowledge
ASQ certification
Ability to work independently and to provide technical training and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians and inspectors
Ability to understand military specifications and to read blueprints
Ability to travel to suppliers for audits and inspections
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and writing skills
Ability to define problems and drive to root cause and effective corrective action
Analyze and execute projects independently
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer, as required
Benefits
A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
Industry leading wellness program including: Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
Competitive compensation including: Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
Maternity and Parental leave top-up
Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off
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