Supplier Development Engineer

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you\'ll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! Job Description EBAD seeks an accomplished Machining professional for the position of

Supplier Development Engineer

reporting to the Supplier Program Manager in our Simsbury (CT), Graham (KY) or Moorpark (CA) offices. Responsibilities Establish QA/QC tools for measuring supplier performance that affect our products and services Work with Machining Suppliers on process improvements to improve quality and delivery performances Issue formal supplier corrective actions (SCARs) and work with them to resolve problems Issue internal and supplier Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) Provide advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations Analyze design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements Analyze data effectively, summarize results, create reports, and use visual tools effectively Track action plans from supplier audits and assessments and monitor their activity for completion and correctness on a daily basis Lead quality in production activities: Factory materials, process, assemblies, products, and field failures (RMA) Track and maintain Supplier Performance for assigned suppliers Perform Supplier Audit Recommend/ approve Suppliers for ASL Measure and improve supplier defect rates Use quality tools metrics and data to identify and drive Quality projects for Suppliers resulting in overall improvement of supplier value Define and maintain sampling and reaction plans for incoming products based on actual supplier quality performance Work with EBAD receiving inspection to identify and improve systemic supplier issues for acceptance of hardware Design for manufacturability assessments Specification review for supplier manufacturing/process control capability Requirements Experience working in, or managing, a Machine Shop required Bachelor\'s degree in engineering or related field of study preferred Minimum of 5 years Quality Assurance experience Understanding of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing practices, problem solving skills and in depth understanding ERP/MRP planning systems Strong skills in MS Windows – Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Familiarity with MS Project a plus The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communications skills Experienced in working as a part of independent product teams is a must Must be willing to travel up to 50% Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Engineering and Information Technology Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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