Title:
Supplier Quality Engineer- Rochester, Minnesota
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Program Summary
This position will be part of the Supplier Quality Engineering Team at KBR/KAS. In this position you will be responsible for the execution and oversight of several quality elements/processes and systems as it applies to supplier management and control. In this position you will work with suppliers to reduce MRB activity and Nonconforming Material actions from suppliers and reduce supplier Quality notifications that are generated by the customer.
Job Summary
This position will be on site as a Supplier Quality Engineer. In this position you will take direction from the assigned site and the SQE Organization. The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for a weekly review with the Value Stream Leader and Technical Lead on progress in areas of work that has been assigned.
Roles and Responsibilities
You will be responsible for quality assurance processes including, but not limited to:
Manage Supplier Cause Customer Escapes (SCCE) and Notice of Escapes (NOE) from the site's suppliers.
Manage/Support technical Investigations and Supplier Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA) utilizing the customers Electronic Corrective Action Tracking System (ECATS).
Manage Supplier PPM and Disruptions via Quality Notifications (QN) in SAP.
Provide customer suppliers with training/refresher training and onboarding in Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA), Net Inspect and (ECATS) Electronic Corrective Action Tracking system platforms.
Manage and reduce the number of requests for Material Review from external suppliers.
Act as the Site/Program focal for Supplier quality notification reductions.
Manage supplier corrective actions to ensure adequate and on time responses are received by the suppliers.
Work with the customer to support identified Supplier Improvement projects.
Identify Supplier quality roadblocks to delivery and execute immediate intervention, triage, and escalation.
Manage daily supplier emerging issues and communicate/escalate as required.
Prepare progress reports, program reviews weekly as part of the SQE team.
Basic Qualifications (Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)
US citizenship required due to client contracts.
Experience with QA systems such as AS9100, ISO, Conducting Audits, and Corrective Actions.
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience with 5 years of experience in manufacturing/assembly operations, quality engineering (design or manufacturing), and materials/procurement; preferably in aerospace electronics; these areas may be replaced by related military experience.
Must possess working knowledge and understanding of GD&T requirements.
Must be knowledgeable of IPC 610 requirements and does not require a certification.
Must possess general experience in Continuous Improvement, LEAN Enterprise, APQP / PPAP, RCCA and inspection methodologies.
3 years of experience working with suppliers.
Certified Green Belt or equivalent required.
Experience with Automotive or Aerospace products.
Additional experience or training in RCCA, Process Mapping, FMEAs and Control Plans or APQP/PPAP.
Preferred Qualifications (Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)
Experience in Supplier Quality as a field representative performing various audits.
Proven track record with supplier oversight
Experience with use of NetInspect.
Experience using SAP in a Manufacturing environment.
Experience in leading teams focused on problem solving and improvements.
Ability to interact with all levels of supplier management.
Lean Expert or Black Belt preferred.
Experience using Six Sigma Plus tools preferred.
Good communication skills with the ability to provide a clear vision of the strategy and processes for key stakeholders.
High level of analytical ability to identify and evaluate appropriate courses of action for definition and resolution of complex problems.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits
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