About the Role
This role involves analyzing technical data, designs, preliminary specifications, manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities, and parts / equipment availability. You will play a key role in supplier evaluation, production support, and ensuring quality standards in line with aerospace and defense requirements.
Responsibilities
- Investigate and recommend potential suppliers based on specification responses and historical performance.
- Facilitate technical trade-offs and standardization for cost-effective procurement.
- Recommend design changes to resolve production challenges.
- Support internal and supplier teams in addressing producibility, quality, inspection, mistake-proofing, and testing issues.
- Perform basic quality services, including :
- Part / product acceptance inspection planning and verification.
- Supplier manufacturing process and quality plan review.
- Defect root cause analysis and corrective action verification.
- Foster strong working relationships with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
- Utilize technical documentation (engineering drawings, change documentation, specifications, and data sheets) for vendor part evaluation.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline or equivalent experience / combined education.Minimum 4 years of professional experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or related fields.Required Skills
Strong written and oral communication skills.Ability to evaluate manufacturing process quality plans.Experience with defect data trend analysis and risk-based decision making.Skilled in root cause analysis and corrective action verification.Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments both independently and within cross-functional teams.Knowledge of mechanical / electro-mechanical hardware, manufacturing processes, and inspections.Familiarity with ISO9001 & AS9100 Quality Management Systems (including AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements).Preferred Skills
Working knowledge of EPDM, SAP, COS, and P2P systems.Compensation
Pay Rate : $30 / hour (W2)