Supplier Quality Engineer

Title :

Supplier Quality Engineer

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Program Summary

KBRs KAS program division provides critical engineering quality assurance and supply chain management services to Honeywell Aerospace and its global network. Key offerings include First Article Inspections Source Inspections Supplier Performance Management and Quality Engineering. Certified to ISO 9001 : 2015 and AS9100D KAS ensures compliance process improvement and timely delivery through expert project managers and supply chain specialists. KBR is recognized as Honeywells #1 rated vendor demonstrating its commitment to excellence in the aerospace sector.

Job Summary

In this position you will serve as a Quality Engineer for the Honeywell Clearwater FL location. You will be assigned tasks by a Honeywell Quality leader and interface daily with site leaders and peers. You will be required to work directly with the customer and KBR to meet quality standards and schedule expectations.

Roles and Responsibilities

Provide onsite and remote support at Customer / Supplier sites.

Coordinate with customers to determine schedule requirements and specific needs for projects and activities.

Conducts tests inspections audits and validations to ensure process compliance with contract KBR and customer requirements and specifications for design engineering products equipment maintenance and services.

Conducts source inspections evaluations and / or surveillance of vendors suppliers and subcontractors.

Supports and actively participates in root-cause-analysis.

Conducts follow-up audits to review the effectiveness of implemented corrective actions.

Collects and uses statistical data for the monitoring and evaluation of trends.

Maintain and update QMS documents and quality contents as needed.

Provides training and tutoring to other engineering personnel suppliers and contract personnel in First-Article Inspection Six Sigma techniques Manufacturing Process Control variation reduction etc.

Provide technical leadership to coordinate implementation of advanced quality processes including statistically based variation reduction control planning mistake proofing and Manufacturing Process Control Prepare and present metrics associated with quality trends and related improvements within the customer base.

Prepare progress reports program reviews as needed to assure the highest quality and cost effectiveness.

Provides activity and status reports to management.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Selfmotivated and able to get results with minimal supervision and oversight.

Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to work on multiple projects in parallel.

Handson experience with quality assurance processes including but not limited to inspection of hardware and paperwork AS9102 compliant First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) product and process audits FAA audits direct ship audits and special process audits.

Bachelors degree in engineering materials supply chain management business or technical discipline or equivalent experience.

2 years of experience in manufacturing / assembly operations quality engineering (design or manufacturing) and materials / procurement; preferably in aerospace electronics; these areas may be replaced by related military experience.

Demonstrated self-starter & the ability to perform with minimal supervision.

Experience in leading teams focused on problem solving and improvements.

Good communication skills both written and oral with the ability to provide a clear vision of the strategy and processes for key stakeholders.

High level of analytical ability to identify and evaluate appropriate courses of action for definition and resolution of complex problems.

Ability to assess and analyze risk on a day-to-day basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven track record of working closely with suppliers preferred.

Certified Green Belt or equivalent; Lean Expert or Black Belt preferred

Experience with Automotive or Aerospace products preferred

Additional experience or training in RCCA Process Mapping FMEAs and Control Plans or APQP / PPAP preferred

Experience using Six Sigma Plus tools preferred.

Ability to use AS9102 FAI generating software preferred.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and / or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Project / Program Management,Change Management,Succession Planning,Procurement,Program Management,ISO 9001,Lean Six Sigma,Quality Systems,Quality Management,Supplier Management,HACCP,As9100

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1