Supplier Quality Engineer

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Company Profile

GKN Aerospace is a multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier and manufactures aircraft. The company provides lightweight aerostructures, smart engine and wiring systems, landing gear, and transparencies.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer who will manage the supplier quality performance issues, serve as the liaison for suppliers, suggest structural quality and process improvements, and collaborate with other engineers in a team environment.

Takes functional leadership and professional development from the EWIS supplier Quality Team.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a college/university

Work Experience

• Possess at least 5 years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing with a minimum of 2 years of dealing with Supplier Quality
• 5 years of experience interpreting technical drawings and technical specifications
• A minimum of 1 year in quality concepts and principles based on ISO9001/AS9100, including auditing and 8D, A3, problem-solving techniques (AS 13000)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier Audits
• Handle escape including root cause investigation, containment, and corrective actions, and serve as the “boots on the ground” for suppliers in his/her assigned region.
• Lead quality improvement projects with the suppliers assigned to
• Participate in supplier quality performance monitoring, including data analysis and prioritization.
• Support in supplier feedback
• Work with the procurement team to build feasible relationships with suppliers.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Able to work in a multicultural environment
• Aerospace or Automotive Quality Engineering
• GKN Experience
• Lead auditor training/certificate
• Target-oriented and outgoing with good communication/diplomatic skills
• Trained and demonstrated skills in APQP, PPAP, and process variation management ( AS 9145 and 13000 series )
• Well-organized and structured with strong skills to work both independently, and in a team
• Working knowledge of generic manufacturing processes, (injection, extrusion, Machining, Casting, welding)

Employer’s Statement

GKN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company ensures that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.