Mechanical Supplier Quality Engineer

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Job Summary

Nidec Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Supplier Quality Engineer to coordinate the selection, development and qualification of new suppliers as well as the introduction of new BOM parts working in conjunction with Procurement department. Oversee and manage supplier quality performance following AS9100 requirements, conduct supplier audits, and ensure supplier compliance with quality standards AS9145 APQP-PPAP. Provide periodic progress updates on execution of ramp up.


Ensure that suppliers consistently meet quality standards through proactive assessment, process control, and issue resolution, contributing to a robust and reliable supply chain.

Job Description

The individual is responsible for:

• Lead the supplier approval process, conduct the quality systems audit process on site to include follow-up and closure of open items discovered during audits.
• Qualify new suppliers and assess their manufacturing capabilities aligned with Design Engineers for aerospace requirements.
• Supplier Auditing & Assessment: Conduct pre-selection evaluations, audits, and ongoing performance reviews to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Quality Issue Resolution: Serve as the primary contact for supplier quality issues, drive root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions using tools like 8D and Six Sigma methodology.
• Assist product managers in supplier business reviews.
• Performance Monitoring: Define, track and monitor supplier KPIs to evaluate performance and initiate improvement plans.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with purchasing, engineering, and production teams to align quality requirements and drive supplier improvements.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure supplier products meet applicable standards such as AS9100, customer and internal specifications.
• Monitor and verify effectiveness of suppliers quality improvements.
• Maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and review supplier documentation, including quality records and traceability.
• Follow up closely First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 with suppliers
• Support quality team (QE/APQP)
• Develop procedures for incoming inspection process as well as inspection methods
• Ability, willingness to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice
• Assist suppliers to maintain 100% PPAP compliance for all pre-preproduction builds and production builds

Technical Attributes and Experience

• Understanding of manufacturing processes ,mechanical system and assembly operations
• General knowledge for the use of GD&T to verify that parts meet the specified tolerances using tools such as CMMs, Calipérs and micrometers, Optical comparators , and a clear criteria for pass/fail decisions defined on design documents
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use metrology tools.
• Auditing Skills
• Spanish and English proficient
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective planning, leadership, and time management.

Minimum Requirements (proficiency levels aligned to job level)

• Minimum, M.S. degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering.
• Experience: + 7 years in supplier quality or quality engineering within a manufacturing environment Preferred in Aerospace industry

PREFERRED:

• Proficiency in 8D, Six Sigma, SPC, Control Plan, FMEA.
• Full understanding and training evidence for AS9145 APQP-PPAP.
• Familiarity with QMS standards. AS9100, AS9120,

Additional Job Details

Technical – T4

Organizational Impact
• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with major impact on departmental or job family results, using extensive technical principles
• Seasoned technical contributor; works under limited supervision
• Works independently on a wide range of moderately complex projects and may be responsible for entire projects or processes within team
• May contribute to the development of goals and planning efforts for the department
Communication & Influence
• Communicates with senior leadership and employees within and outside of department and/or job family on matters that require explanation, interpretation and/or advising; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area
• Influences employees within the business unit to agree and align on new concepts, practices and approaches
Innovation & Complexity
• Responsible for moderate to significant improvements of technical/business processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team
• Problems are moderately complex, requiring application of broad and deep experience and technical expertise, and may impact multiple departments and/or job family
Leadership & Talent Management
• Coaches, reviews and delegates work to other professionals
• Manages end-to-end projects or processes
Knowledge & Experience
• Requires extensive (deep or broad) technical knowledge of specialty area with cross-functional and working knowledge of industry practices/other areas, typically obtained through advanced education and strong experience
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

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No Soliciting

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