Supplier Quality Engineer

The Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) II is responsible for supporting the day-to-day activities related to Supplier's Quality ensuring that suppliers meet, as required; applied quality standards and regulatory requirements. The SQE will monitor supplier performance and will support audits at Supplier and Sub-Tier facilities. This individual will support the Quality and Purchasing Departments with Supplier selection, quality and delivery performance, nonconforming material processing, and Supplier Corrective Action activities.


Position Responsibilities:
* Responsible for evaluating and selecting new and existing Suppliers against established Quality Management System (QMS) performance requirements and ethical standards.
* Manages and updates the Supplier Quality performance system with ERP/Quality Software.
* Periodically prepares reports and communicates with Suppliers, Sechan Departments, and Sechan Leadership on the performance of Suppliers.
* Evaluates the impact of nonconforming product, assesses Supplier corrective actions, and drives "Zero Defect" mentality within the supply base.
* Plans, performs and maintains Supplier and sub-tier Supplier audits, source inspections and surveillances, writes audit action item reports and performs on-site action item follow-up
* Participates in evaluation and disposition nonconforming material through Material Review Board.
* Responsible for managing and reviewing Supplier Corrective Action Reports
* Responsible for maintaining quality flow down requirements and ensuring Supplier conformance.
* Review Supplier AS9102 First Article Inspection reports as well as training Suppliers to meet Sechan and AS9102 requirements.
* Interfaces with customer quality representatives including Program Quality, Customer Source Inspectors and Government personnel to resolve Supplier quality issues.
* Support Management through creation, improvement, and maintaining of processes and procedures.
* Performs tasks required to act as corporate Subject Matter Expert (SME). Possible areas: PWB, Soldering, CMM, GIDEP, Reliability and Maintainability (RAM), Aegis software, or IFS software.
* Support bidding activities and proposal writing as assigned.
* Executes all duties in an ethical and professional manner.
* Performs other duties as assigned to drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of this organization.


Skills & Abilities:
* Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and superior organizational abilities.
* Ability to complete a wide range of tasks of moderate complexity using advanced technical judgement and critical thinking.
* Excellent customer service skills and focus required.
* Experience with Configuration Management
* Ability to take initiative, to meet deadlines, and to work independent a team environment essential.
* Technical drawing knowledge and usage of standard measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, thread gages, etc)
* Knowledge of statistics, probability, algebra and scientific notation.
* Good interpersonal skills with the ability to get along with a diverse workforce and interface with all levels of the organization.
* Experience computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, and databases.

Qualifications:
* One of the following:
o Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering field, and 5+ years of experience in an Engineering or Quality role, or
o Associates Degree in a technical field and 8+ years of experience in an Engineering or Quality role, or
o ASQ Certified Quality Engineer and 10+ years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience.
* Demonstrated track-record of accomplishments and with satisfying customer's requirements.
* Professional Association license or certification (ASQ) preferred.
* Knowledge of basic electrical circuits and manufacturing of harness or electro-mechanical assemblies.
* Knowledge of International Quality System rules, regulations, standards, including planning and implementation.
* Current or prior certifications of electronics standards such as IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 (Class 3) is preferred
* Experience working on DOD programs or meeting Military Specified Requirements.
* Ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
* Ability to pass vision acuity exam per J-STD-001.

Work Environment:
* Office Environment: Requires physical capability to work in an office environment including sit/stand up to 9 hours a day and use basic office tools such as a computer, copier/printer, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Hours: 1st shift; with additional hours as needed to meet demand. Occasional off-shift hours may also be required to provide support to operations.
* 9/80 work schedule.
* Estimated travel of 25%.
* Office located in Lititz or Lancaster, PA facility with periodic visit to other facility.