Outside Special Process Supplier Quality Engineer
Apply remote type Hybrid locations Tewkesbury, GBR time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-25-10069
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Job Title: Outside Special Process Supplier Quality Engineer
Reporting To: Manager, Regional Supplier Dev.
Work Schedule: Hybrid – Tewkesbury, GBR
Moog Aircraft Group is looking for an Outside Special Process Supplier Quality Engineer (OSP SQE). The primary focus for this position is technical special process auditing by identifying gaps between specification requirements and process implementation and to assess the effectiveness of corrective action.
The OSP SQE will spend most of their time conducting special process audits, facilitating supplier special process audits, and assisting in the resolution of audit findings and observations, performing Special Process training. The role involves travel 1-2 days a week to conduct supplier oversight and resolve performance problems.
Responsibilities Include
1. Risk Assessment: Responsible for conducting Technical Special Process Supplier risk assessments and ensuring closure or reduction of identified risks to acceptable levels. Conduct Special Process assessments at supplier facilities assuring compliance with technical specification and contract requirements.
2. Assign responsibility for corrective actions and monitor CA responses for timely response and effective root cause identification. Assist with understanding of findings and provide guidance with respect to corrective actions.
3. Maintain and record assessment results. Assist in trending data and identifying systematic system compliance concerns. Operate and assist in maintaining the special process audit database to ensure uninterrupted, reliable information.
4. Develop and maintain knowledge of Special Processes and related specifications and procedures used at Moog.
5. Provide support to Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Program Management, and Production Control to meet contract requirements and business objectives.
6. Problem Solving: Ensure effective problem-solving/corrective action processes at Suppliers using advanced problem-solving tools like 8D, 5 whys, and 6 Sigma that drive improvements to delivered product Quality performance.
7. Quality Audits: Responsible for Process and Product audits as required.
8. Product Part Approval/ First Article Inspection Requirement: Ensure PPAP/ FAI process per Moog Requirements/AS 9102 is robust at Suppliers.
9. Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP): Ensure effective Advance Product Quality Planning process for all new product launches to meet set objectives, Quality, Delivery, and Cost using tools like Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Inspection/Test Plan Key Characteristic (KC), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), and Process Capability Study.
Key Skills and Experience
1. Audit background along with manufacturing and process knowledge, Nondestructive Inspection (LPI/MPI), Heat Treatment, Welding, Brazing, Shot Peening, Painting, Chemical Conversion Coating, Passivation, HVOF, and numerous Plating and Coating.
2. Sound understanding of Quality Management Systems & APQP Tools.
3. Ability to work with minimum supervision and an independent Quality mindset.
4. A 4-year technical degree with 5 or more years of related experience or, alternatively, an Associate degree and a minimum of 12 years related work experience.
5. Strong communication skills.
6. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of special processes like chemical processing, Non-destructive testing, Welding, Brazing, and heat treatment. Basic knowledge of GDT, hands-on experience of Inspection on products, and knowledge of CNC machining processes including Turning, Milling, Grinding.
7. Practical usage of advanced Quality Tools, problem solving, and continuous improvement. Lean/Six Sigma/ASQ Certifications are desired.
8. Must be an effective communicator in English.
9. Clean driving license and experience with MS Office is essential.
In Return Moog Can Offer You
You'll have access to career progression opportunities and learning and development programs that will empower you to grow both personally and professionally. Enjoy a comprehensive Flexible Benefits Package, 33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays), Private Medical Insurance, access to mental health support and expert financial advice. You'll also benefit from free parking, access to electric car charging, an onsite gym, Life Assurance, a Company Pension Contribution starting at 6%, an Employee Share Option, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.
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