Our client is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. They are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph while producing minimal noise.
Their sights are set high and our problems are hard, and they believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes them smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift them all to success. They are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces their differences and supports and celebrates all of their team members.
What You'll Do
- Support deployment of policies, procedures, and standards for Supplier Quality Management that meet AS9100 and FAA requirements, including supplier selection and purchase order quality flow-down requirements.
- Perform supplier quality system initial audits and surveillance audits as required. Assist in the development of supplier scorecard criteria.
- Utilize Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP/PPAP/AS9145), Six Sigma, and Lean concepts to monitor key characteristics, and drive predictable supplier performance and supplier improvement.
- Participate in the setup of IT systems to support AS9100 process execution including but not limited to the following: supplier portal, Approved Supplier/Vendor List (ASL/AVL), dock to stock program, non-conforming material and Return to Vendor (RTV) process, Supplier Corrective Action Report (SCAR), supplier performance reporting, and receiving inspection plans and inspection results.
- Support a strategy to ensure robust sampling/inspection plans and a dock-to-stock strategy.
- Ensure conformity of products provided by the supply base. Monitor and address deficiencies in Supplier Performance. Ensure that the disposition of nonconforming material is handled in a timely manner to support internal MRB processes. This includes issuance and timely resolution of supplier corrective action reports and closure of nonconformance issues.
What You Need
- Bachelor of Science Degree in STEM field of study. Advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years experience in Quality/Operations/Supply chain management.
- Experienced in AS9100 / FAA/ NADCAP compliant Quality systems to include: authoring and deploying policies and procedures and auditing.
- Working knowledge/ proficiency in Quality tools such as CMMS, PFMEA, DFMEA, GR&R, GD&T elements, etc.
- Working knowledge of AS9102 and FAA conformity process.
- Experienced in eliminating non-conformances at the supplier level through use/implementation of 8D to drive Supplier Zero Defect Strategy
- Knowledge of Quality Standards such as AS9145 and AS9134.
- Quality Assurance Processes and New Product Development approval process APQP/PPAP.
- Effective at performing data analysis using software such as Excel, Tableau, MiniTab, etc
- Project management skills demonstrated; solid analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication & presentation skills both written & oral; ability to manage multiple projects.
- Self-starter, able to self-motivate and complete tasks with limited supervision; autonomous.
Our client aims to attract, retain, and motivate talent who possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow their business. They drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position, they are targeting a hourly rate between ($35/hr - $42/hr). Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience."
Our client is an EEOC Employer and encourages all minority groups to apply.
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