Job Title:
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Reporting To:
Manager, Regional Supplier Dev.
Work Schedule:
Hybrid - Tewkesbury, GBR
The core mission of the Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) organization is to assure that supplied parts/services meet Moog quality requirements. The Level III Engineer performs SQE tasks of moderate/high scope and complexity. This person's role involves the application of advanced SQE principles related to Moog hardware and processing. Key tasks include leading initiatives that support supplier and customer needs, improve Moog products, and delivered quality, using an advanced analytical approach to solve supply chain adversity.
The jobholder must have excellent judgment, interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to work on several assignments concurrently under pressure to achieve business goals. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to describe complex problems in a concise manner are essential for this position. Act as a commodity type specialist for allocated workload, e.g., OSP, Raw Material, Machining, or Electrical interface devices.
Principal accountabilities include:
Evaluate supplier performance and take actions to improve the quality associated with supplied products while working collaboratively with other functions. Frequently interact with internal and external customers and suppliers to deal with supply chain issues and assist with the development of SQE resources and tools. Act as the primary interface with Moog suppliers for quality issues and keep the supplier informed of all activities related to supplier performance. Resolve complex dimensional and process issues within the supply chain to reduce delivery impacts, including implementation of robust root cause preventative and corrective actions at supplier's facilities. Perform on-site surveys, source inspection activity, supplier performance history analysis, and supplier corrective action. Provide Senior SQE support at daily meetings to understand and resolve production build-related supplier quality issues. Monitor and measure supplier performance data from the Moog TipQA database to support supplier continuous improvement activities. Conduct supplier on-site evaluations to determine compliance with Moog and Industry Standards. Lead communication and root cause analysis for all Supplier Quality related issues. Support the development of procedures, tools, checklists, and systems to help manage supplier quality. Lead and manage supplier improvement efforts for assigned suppliers using structured problem-solving approaches. Regularly support external/internal audits as an SQE subject matter expert. Participate in cross-functional business process improvement efforts. Lead and manage internal/external source inspection resources and associated activities. Maintain professionalism and objectivity when faced with difficult situations with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Prioritize quality and product integrity, even under internal or external pressure.
Travel requirements:
Typically requires international travel 2 ~4 times per year.
Communications:
Cross time-zone communication and frequent meetings with suppliers, customers, and other Moog sites.
Required Qualifications:
Degree in engineering/technical discipline or relevant quality manufacturing experience. Specialist technical experience, qualifications, training, and skills may be required depending on the exact job context. Experience with measurement equipment such as surface plates, height gages, micro height, gauge blocks, CMM equipment, etc. Proven experience with gage R&R studies, gage correlation, and MSA is highly advantageous. Experience with formal problem solving and quality improvement tools and techniques. AS9100 lead auditor training/certification is advantageous. Lean / 6-sigma training / certification (green/black belt). Project Management qualifications, skills, and proven experience.
In Return Moog can offer you: Access to career progression opportunities and learning and development programs. A comprehensive Flexible Benefits Package, 33 Days Annual Leave, Private Medical Insurance, access to mental health support and expert financial advice, 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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