Principal Supplier Quality Engineer - REF1623Q, Fort Worth, Texas

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

The Principal Supplier Quality Engineer drives customer satisfaction and continual improvement in accomplishing ESAs strategic plan through monitoring, managing and resolving issues related to Supplier quality performance.  The Principal SQE is proficient in developing Supplier relationships, auditing Suppliers capabilities, capacities, products, processes and procedures, coaching Supplier improvements, leading the disposition of Supplier rejections, and coordinating Supplier corrective actions.  The Principal SQE follows trends in the industry to identify opportunities, waste, and inefficiencies and proposes suggestions on how to act on these trends.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

This is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will be required to carry out any and all duties necessary for the needs of the organization.

1. Conduct Source Inspections, Incoming Receiving Inspections, and Material Surveys to ensure internal and external customers quality and technical requirements are adhered to by Suppliers
2. Review Supplier First Article Inspections (FAIs) IAW AS9102
3. Assign, monitor and close Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) while ensuring appropriate Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) has been identified and addressed to reduce and/or eliminate future occurrence
4. Issue and disposition Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCRs)
5. Initiate and participate in Continuous Improvement activities to improve Supplier performance, productivity, and processes
6. Monitor quality performance metrics for assigned Suppliers and develop Return to Green Plans
7. Lead activities such as Supplier qualification, Supplier development, and Supplier Zero Defect Programs (ZDP)
8. Ensure compliance of suppliers through leading and participating in supplier audits and identify and manage Supplier risks
9. Coach Supplier Operations Team members on Quality Management System requirements and best practices
10. Lead the Material Review Board (MRB)
11. Provides expertise and guidance in interpreting policies, regulatory and/or governmental regulations, agency guidelines,  and customer and/or government requirements to ensure compliance within internal Supplier Quality Engineering Procedures
12. Accountable for building Supplier partnerships in the deployment of lean, high quality, high velocity supply chain practices

Authorities:

• Completes tasks with no Manager oversight
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Provide mentoring to assigned Suppliers
• Provide mentoring to team members
• Collaborate with internal ESA/ESL organizations to identify solutions

Consulting Relationships

• Supply Chain Organization
• Site Operations to include, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Program Management
• Corporate Affiliates
• External Supplier Stakeholders, Customers

List any unique working conditions or physical demands in this job:

• Bachelor's degree - Engineering/Manufacturing or equivalent Technical degree
• 17 to 20 years of overall quality experience with strong focus on Supplier Quality
• Ability to travel up to 30% - U.S. Passport
• Ability to read Blue Prints, Engineering Drawings
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication (Technical Writing experience a plus)
• Problem solving, analytical, and process improvement skills / experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality management methodologies such as:
  • Six-sigma, Lean, Kaizen
  • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
  • Control Plans
  • ISO-9001/AS-9100
  • Quality Management Systems
• Knowledge of:
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Metallurgy
  • Inspection Equipment
  • Castings and Forgings
  • AWS Welding
  • Surface Finishing
  • Plating and Coating

• Preferred Knowledge of
  • IPC-610
  • IPC-620
  • J-STD 001
  • Electronic Assembly manufacturing to include Printed Circuit Boards
  • Cable and Harness manufacturing

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Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status. 

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruitingfw@elbitsystems-us.com.

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