Advisor Aero - Supplier Delivery (US, Pipeline)

Job Title: Subcontracted Advisor - APQP Expert Pay Rate: $60.00-90.00 per hour (fixed weekly rate) Subcontract Employment: 1099 or LLC Location: Remote w/ paid Travel within United States (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Northwest, West) Travel: 50%+ Shift: First and Flexible Overview: As an APQP/PPAP Advisor through Belcan, you will support an ongoing project focused on Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) training for both BAE and their suppliers. The project requires delivering training sessions, providing hands-on support for developing APQP elements, and helping suppliers meet quality and production standards. This role demands flexibility in scheduling, extensive travel, and the ability to adapt to varying workloads. Responsibilities Include: * Deliver APQP and PPAP training using pre-developed materials, including guidance on: o Process Maps o Control Plans o Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) o Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) (less critical) o Measurement System Analysis (MSA) o First Article Inspections (FAI) o PPAP submissions

• Guide suppliers through the development and execution of APQP elements, offering hands-on support until completion.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to supplier production readiness and quality processes.
• Collaborate with supplier teams to improve manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with industry standards such as AIAG/IAQG, AS9145, and AS13004.
• Perform on-site assessments, implement Lean initiatives, and recommend process improvements such as Value Stream Mapping and cycle-time reductions.
• Create, refine, and deliver process documentation and work instructions for new and existing workflows.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including suppliers and clients, in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or Quality Engineering, with a focus on APQP and PPAP in the aerospace or automotive industries.
• Familiarity with APQP standards such as AIAG/IAQG, AS9145, and AS13004.
• Proven ability to teach, explain, and execute APQP elements, particularly Process Maps, Control Plans, PFMEA, MSA, and PPAP.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work with diverse personalities.
• Flexible scheduling capability to manage variable workloads ranging from 5 to 40+ hours per week.
• Ability to travel extensively to supplier locations across the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in both aerospace and automotive industries.
• Familiarity with First Article Inspections (FAI) and supplier production readiness assessments.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement experience.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems for material and production planning.

Salary guidelines for similar roles at Belcan are $60.00 - $90.00 per hour. Guidelines vary based on many factors including but not limited to education, qualifications, experience, discipline, geographic location, market, and business considerations. Benefits offered include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k); holidays and paid leave as required by law.