Supplier Quality Engineer Manager

• ◆Manage the day-to-day performance and development of a team of Supplier Quality Engineers supporting the assigned BU/area of focus
• ◆Own supplier quality performance for the BU: scorecards, escalations, containment, and corrective action closure
• ◆Hold suppliers and SQEs accountable to defined performance and quality expectations; escalate and enforce corrective measures (including supplier disqualification or personnel action) when expectations are not met
• ◆Partner with BU site leadership on initiatives to improve supplier performance, including quality escapes, delivery risk, process capability, and other initiatives as needed
• ◆Establish or mature foundational supplier quality systems and processes (e.g., scorecards, audit cadence, SCAR/corrective action tracking) in BUs or sites that do not yet have them in place
• ◆Collaborate with Global Supply Chain on cross-BU initiatives (e.g., supplier consolidation, dual-sourcing, cost reduction, capacity planning) and provide SQE representation into those initiatives
• ◆Review and approve supplier corrective action responses (8D, root cause/SCAR) for adequacy and sustainability
• ◆Oversee supplier audits and site inspections against AS9100D requirements; ensure findings are tracked to closure
• ◆Ensure supplier first article inspection (AS9102) and APQP-equivalent (AS9145)

are met for new part introductions, including flow down of applicable design, customer, and regulatory

to suppliers

• ✓Escalate systemic or repeat supplier issues to BU Director of Quality and Director of Supplier Quality Management
• ✓Coach and develop SQEs on technical proficiency, root cause methodology, and professional communication
• ✓Provide input on supplier selection, requalification, and disqualification decisions
• ✓Perform other duties and tasks as needed

Basic

• ✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• ✓Minimum of 7 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or related roles.
• ✓Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
• ✓Working knowledge of AS9100D, AS9102, and AS9145
• ✓Strong root cause and corrective action skills (8D, 5-Why, fishbone)
• ✓Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across Engineering, Global Supply Chain, and site leadership
• ✓Ability to travel up to 30%, both domestic and international

• ✓ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, CSQP, or CQM)
• ✓Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
• ✓Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) in an aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment
• ✓Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards
• ✓Working knowledge of SPC and other statistical quality tools (e.g., process capability studies, MSA)

of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .

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