Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer - 18208

Description

The role sits in the Supplier Mission Assurance team at the company and centres on supplier quality, risk and mission-assurance outcomes, based in Huntsville, AL.

The company builds advanced systems for defense and aerospace work, and this role is a senior, largely self-directed position with a team element.

Responsibilities

• Build and run supplier quality evaluation and control systems that meet contract terms and company policies.
• Check supplier processes and product quality against contractual, regulatory and technical standards.
• Own supplier risk management: classify suppliers as Critical, Key or Standard, and lead pre-award capability reviews and source-selection evaluations.
• Carry out supplier audits, performance reviews and product and process verification, track performance trends and flag risks to management.
• Handle supplier non-conformances, waivers, deviations and discrepancy reports through the Material Review Board, and lead root-cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions.
• Run source inspections with customers and confirm End Item Data Packages and manufacturing travelers are complete before shipment.
• Maintain the approved supplier list and the SAP Vendor and Part Master databases, using performance data and assessment tools to judge supplier capability.
• Work with program management, engineering, procurement and supplier management so purchasing supports mission-assurance goals.
• Report supplier performance, quality status and risk updates to senior leaders and other stakeholders.
• These duties are not an exhaustive list.

Requirements

• Work well in a team, but be comfortable leading independently.
• Bring strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, and a proactive, detail-focused way of working.
• Hold a Bachelor of Science and 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 3 years, or a PhD and 1 year.
• Be a US citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance at the time you apply, current and within scope, with an investigation dated within the last 6 years.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as the company determines its business needs require.
• Have experience developing, planning or implementing quality methods for procured items, covering design, procurement, acceptance and use.
• Have experience with AS9100 and ISO9001 requirements.
• Be able to travel 25-50% of the time.
• Preferred: a STEM bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Preferred: an active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Preferred: lead auditor experience for AS9100 and ISO9001 standards.
• Preferred: substantial onsite experience with aerospace and defense industry suppliers.
• Preferred: Six Sigma or Lean certification.
• Preferred: experience in root-cause analysis and corrective-action implementation.

Conditions

Full-time role based in Huntsville, AL.

Standard schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off.

Expect travel about 10% of the time.

A Secret clearance is required to start.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Base pay range is $98,900.00 to $148,300.00 as a general guideline; the actual offer depends on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Full-time employees can join a benefits package with medical, dental and vision cover, a 401k, educational assistance and life insurance.
• Also included: employee assistance programs, work/life solutions, health and wellness resources and employee discounts.
• Paid time off, company-paid holidays, disability insurance and a savings plan.
• Depending on the role, possible overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus, with annual bonuses that reward individual contributions and share company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.