Location: Sarasota,FL, USA
DPrimary Job Function:
Safran is looking for a motivated Quality Engineer that will be working closely with our suppliers, acting as the lead technical liaison to drive robust correction and improvement to our supplied parts.
Essential Job Functions:
* Work closely with Receiving Inspection personnel to verify suspect conditions and ensure accurate recording of non-conformities.
* Investigate non-conformities by accurately quantifying issues and collecting appropriate evidence for engineering review and supplier feedback.
* Participate on Material Review Boards to decide how non-conforming product should be dispositioned.
* Act as the primary technical liaison between Safran and its suppliers to effectively communicate issues and improvements.
* Drive suppliers to implement robust corrective actions through use of the 8D Problem Solving methodology.
* Develop/Improve Safran's Processes of managing Non-Conformance & Corrective Action with its Suppliers to facilitate rapid and robust correction.
* Perform product audits at suppliers to identify gaps driving non-conformities.
* Update and create Quality Inspection Plans to enable capture of emerging issues upon receipt.
* Assist in the development of dimensional and process control strategies with suppliers of critical components.
* Internally communicate with Engineering, Purchasing, and Program Management on opportunities for quality improvement.
* Internally escalate potential product/process quality issues and develop solutions to resolve them.
* Work with the Operations Support Engineers to resolve supplier issues on the manufacturing floor.
* Regular predictable attendance is required.
* Up to 50% travel, supporting suppliers with product issues and performing product audits.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Environment
Main work environment will be in an office setting. There will be multiple supplier locations to which the individual may travel. These locations will include general manufacturing conditions. These locations will define the protocols for safety and personal protective equipment needs.