Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality and conformity of the products from suppliers
• Ensure performance of quality side of the production flow, in close collaboration with the procurement team and production teams, the availability of parts on time for the production flow
• Support SPQM on supplier evaluations as needed by measuring supplier quality performance.
• Support Quality Manager and Quality Assurance in management of supplier related topics in production flow
• Manage supplier non-conformities to ensure timely closure and documentation in the quality information system.
• Lead technical aspects of corrective actions, 8-D's, and other continuous improvement projects related to suppliers
• Maintain and update the non-conformance management software technical database as needed related to suppliers
• Process and eradicate supplier concessions and manage pre-releases
• Guarantee supplier compliance with the reference system associated with the industrialization process for minor design changes, process changes, and interruptions of more than 24 months.
• Define incoming inspection policies, with consultation of the SPQM (for supplier risk aspects)
• Work in close collaboration with the teams in charge of the panel and supplier performance, and the industrialization teams
• Support and communicate the culture of continuous improvement, lean, 5S, and quality at the source
• Support / lead Quality initiatives related to supplier quality role
• Perform other related duties as required

Physical/Environmental Scope of Position
• Will be exposed to and handle hazardous wastes as defined in 40 CFR 261.3
• Sit for long periods of time while operating office equipment
• Vocal communication, hearing, and visual acuity are required for safety, direction, and the exchange of ideas in the industrial environment
• Perform duties requiring kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds periodically
• Subjected to inside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, oils and other related industrial hazards

Required Behavioral Dimensions

• Contributing to Team Success
• Decision Making
• Initiating Action
• Quality Orientation

Travel specifictity
Periodic domestic and international travel expected

Additional description
Candidates for positions with Safran Landing Systems must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. Safran Landing Systems is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail Jeremy.dees@safrangroup.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Candidate skills & requirements
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Engineering or related technical discipline preferred
• Experience in manufacturing or supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, data analysis, or a related field is preferred
• ISO9001 and/or AS9100 quality system experience preferred

Annual salary
Starting at $68,000 annually

Job location

Job location
North America, United States, Kentucky, Walton

City (-ies)
Walton

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required
More than 3 years