Supplier Quality Manager
Company: Stellant Systems
Location: Gardena
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
Job Title: Supplier Quality ManagerJob Location:
US-CA-TorranceCategory: Operations and QualityPosition Type:
Regular Full-TimeUnion: NoOverviewJob Title: Supplier Quality
ManagerJob Location: Torrance, CAJob Description:We currently have
an opportunity for an experienced Supplier Quality Manager at our
Torrance, California location. In this position, you will serve as
the technical liaison between Purchasing, Engineering,
Manufacturing, and suppliers to monitor Advanced Quality Planning,
provide PPAP approval, resolve quality issues, and provide
technical support.Responsibilities
- Review and audit supplier manufacturing processes and quality
systems
- Perform routine surveillance audits and monitor supplier
performance (KPI for Quality, including PPM and SCAR)
- Anticipate potential failures due to design, manufacturability,
and process control, and suggest and implement resolutions with
suppliers
- Implement and monitor the part qualification and certification
process with selected suppliers
- Determine root cause (8D process) of supplier quality problems,
and implement effective and timely resolutions
- Improve quality performance of suppliers by conducting
workshops at supplier locations, providing technical assistance in
developing a quality system, or providing other technical support
as required
- Ensure supplier understanding of product and PPAP submission
requirements
- Review and approve supplier quality plans on new part
programs
- Lead weekly supplier meetings and ensure supplier adherence to
the APQP process
- Conduct supplier part critical characteristics discussions and
review required process controls
- Review and approve tool, fixture, and part designs
- Work with different tiers to ensure that deliverables are
met
- Requires approx. 30% travel to domestic and international
suppliers Qualifications
- At least nine years of relevant experience in manufacturing,
quality, or engineering in an aerospace, automotive, or related
environment is required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials, Business, Math, or
Statistics is needed; advanced degree preferred
- Understanding of AS9100 Quality System standards is
necessary
- Knowledge of AIAG standards is required: APQP and PPAP (all
levels) requirements, including proficiency in FMEA, Control Plans,
Flow Charts, R@R, SPC, MSA, Capacity Analysis, and GR&R
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required to
establish effective working relationships with suppliers as well as
personnel within the company.Stellant Systems is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants
without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin,
ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability,
genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other
group protected by federal, state, or local law.To conform to U.S.
Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a
U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected
individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR -120.15).PI182677903
Keywords: Stellant Systems, Gardena , Supplier Quality Manager, Executive , Gardena, California
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