Supplier Quality Engineer

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people's lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

Job Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for executing and expanding on key initiatives inside of the quality organization. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to be flexible in high-pressure situations. This role has primary focus on the quality performance of a diverse group of suppliers in commodities such as, electrical, mechanical, steel, rubber, and fabrication.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in the Supplier Approval and Evaluation process

• Perform Supplier Evaluations, evaluate supplier capabilities, review supplier documents in support becoming, or continuity as a GSE supplier

• Review and support Supplier Deviation process

• Work as a liaison between Engineering and Supplier to address specification and/or print questions

• Supplier Quality systems, policies, and procedures

• Supplier interface at company location or on-site at supplier's location

• Supplier performance KPI's, tracking, and continual improvement

• Corrective actions; internal and external

• Kaizen /Continual improvement projects / rework and scrap reduction

• Willingness to travel

• Evaluate supplier rejections to determine appropriate actions and manage all phases of Supplier Corrective Actions

• Plan and execute product and process related audits, drive preventative actions at the supplier's facility and minimize escapes

• Execute product verification activities with suppliers such as FAI, Acceptance Test and Authorization

• Analysis of quality data, tracking and reporting data, and capable of responding to data trends

• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering and an emphasis on lean manufacturing and Quality Management Systems

• 3-5 years of supplier quality experience

• ASQ certification: CQE, CRE, CSQP, preferred

Specialized Knowledge, Equipment, and Applications:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Experience interacting with cross functional teams including engineering, materials, logistics, sales & marketing

• Experience working with application and validation of welding procedures, preferred

• Demonstrated supplier management skills

• Project management experience or similar skill set

• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities. Proficient in Microsoft suite of tools. Experience executing data analytics using statistical software or MS Excel

• Effective two-way communication and executive presentation skills

• Business acumen

• Experience using various quality methodologies: Lean, Six Sigma, 8-D, DFMEA, PPAP, etc.

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