Supplier Quality Engineer

Purpose & Scope:
The position will report to Quality Management supporting supplier quality initiatives through the entire product life cycle; ensuring supplied product complies with specifications. Collaborates in the evaluation, selection, monitoring, audits, compliance to Kahr Bearing flow downs and SCAR / RCCA.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates in the evaluation and selection of new Suppliers.
• Reviews and approves suppliers through both mail-in audits and on-site audits
• Assists supplier development team as needed to drive improvement and work transfers.
• Maintains supplier evaluation records and approved supplier list.
• Defines system to monitor and track supplier performance
• Maintains Supplier Quality Clauses and Supplier Quality Assurance Manual.
• Audits supplier's QMS and compliance to Kahr Bearing flow downs.
• Verify supplier containment is taken immediately upon discovery of a quality concern
• Leads Supplier corrective action meeting, coordinating SCAR / RCCA responses, accepts or rejects supplier corrective actions.
• Performs preliminary review of supplier request for deviated material.
• Liaison between Sargent functional teams and supplier for rejection disputes.
• Monitors supplier performance and coordinates quality improvement plans with supply-chain representative as needed.
• Maintains supplier risk heat maps.
• Support Advanced Quality Planning and PPAP review for new product introduction .
• Represents supplier quality at Quality Management Board meetings, providing status on supplier quality performance indicators and status of projects, processes improvements.

• some travel required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

•Bachelor’s degree science degree in technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of quality system auditing experience with 5 years of demonstrated experience performing external quality systems audits.
• Must be ASQ CQA or must be able to achieve certification within 1 year of employment
• Ability to interpret Drawings, Specifications, Contracts to enable review of processes
• Must have demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve issues varying from basic to complex.
• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to communicate and work well with other individuals, departments and companies
• Must have the ability to travel
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

PREFERRED JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering disciplines
• Experience with performing First Article Inspections reviews to AS9102 requirements.
Experience with performing AS9145 PDP & PPAP.
• GD&T Experience
• Six-Sigma Green Belt
• Attended and Passed ISO9001 or AS9100 Lead Auditor training
• Experience in providing ISO 9001 or AS9100 auditor training

Ability to:
• Sit at a desk and work with a computer is necessary, sometimes for extended periods.
• Safely move about in a variety of work environments, office to manufacturing floor and other areas.
• Remain on a manufacturing shop floor, sometimes for extended periods, while meeting specified safety requirements (i.e., vision protection, foot/toe protection, and others as appropriate)

Join the Sargent Legacy in Securing Our Future

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries.  Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets.  RBC currently has 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and the market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.

In 2015, RBC acquired Sargent Aerospace and Defense. Founded in 1920, Sargent Aerospace & Defense leverages 100 years of expertise as a premier global supplier of precision engineered customized components that directly contributes to the safe operation of countless commercial and military aircraft, rotorcraft, submarines and land based vehicles.

At Sargent, our mission is to secure our future by making the challenging a reality.  We achieve this by delivering high quality products and services that meet customer requirements and exceed customer expectations through employee development, customer focus and continual improvement.

Sargent’s continuing investment in people, assets, technology, and process quality ensures excellence and is integral to the company’s commitment to customers and their end-users. As we grow, we will continue to root our culture through our core values of Integrity, Respects & Values People, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Results Focus and Continual Improvement.

Company Benefits Include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus platforms
• Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time
• 401k Savings & Investment Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• HSA/FSA
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Accident/Hospital/Critical Care Plans
• Pet Insurance  

• Gym & Rideshare Incentives
• Legal Insurance/Identity Theft
• Flexible Schedules
  • 3 & 4-day work week
  • ½ day Fridays

Dedication to our core values. Our must haves…

• Integrity - We do the right thing the right way. Our ideal candidate is ethical, honest in all interactions, delivers good news and bad, and follows through on commitments. Key Skills & Abilities: is fair, credible, confidential, fiscally responsible and accountable for decisions and actions.
• Respects and Values People - We encourage and bring out the potential of others. Our ideal candidate embraces diversity, recognizes and supports the accomplishments, talents and development of others. Key Skills & Abilities: is committed to the building of strong relationships and creates an environment of trust and mutual respect.
• Customer Focus - We act with excellence in each and every interaction.   Our ideal candidate builds strong internal/external customer relationships, and goes above and beyond to deliver high quality products and services on time, every time.  Key Skills & Abilities: is responsive with strong customer service skills, product and job knowledge to provide excellent customer satisfaction.
• Teamwork - We are better together.  Our ideal candidate is inclusive, engaged and collaborative, sharing information, ideas and experiences to accomplish goals, improve decision making and leverage capabilities. Key Skills & Abilities: is a dependable team player, demonstrated through attendance and punctuality, works well with others and has strong communication skills (both oral & written) to keep all stakeholders informed.
• Results Focus - We focus on the outcome, not the obstacle. Our ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic with a results/performance driven track record in a fast paced, changing and challenging environment. Key Skills & Abilities: is adaptable, works with a sense of urgency and high level of initiative and demonstrates a commitment to quality with attention to detail.
• Continual Improvement - We encourage and drive innovation. Our ideal candidate must be naturally curious, passionate and never satisfied with the status quo.  Key Skills & Abilities: is innovative and has a problem solving mindset that provides and implements CI ideas.

EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled