Supplier Quality Engineer

Cobham, established in 1934 by Sir Alan Cobham an innovative aviation pioneer, has grown over its history to produce world leading products and solutions for aerospace and defense industries. Cobham, headquarter in Wimborne, Dorset, UK, has over a billion dollars in revenue with 4 divisions that span the globe, many of the divisions have US based locations.

 

Cobham’s 4 divisions all have one standard of excellence and a single strategy of Focus, Capability and Performance.

 

Your career at Cobham can start at the Mission Systems Division in El Monte, California. This facility houses Sargent Fletcher Inc. a subsidiary of Cobham. Sargent Fletcher is a world leader in innovative design and manufacturing of aerial refueling systems, external fuel tanks and pylon systems, pneumatic ejector racks, Autonomous Refueling Systems and world wide product support that ensure our best in class standing. The company provides a work environment where creative thinking and collaboration are encouraged and you can immediately see the results of your work!

 

Competitive compensation and benefits are offered along with opportunities for career advancement within Cobham is possible.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The position of Procurement / Quality Engineer provides support in the selection, qualification and monitoring of new / existing suppliers and processes, and supports the overall development of the global supplier base. The Procurement / Quality Engineer will also be the technical liaison for assisting suppliers in resolving problems relating to Quality, Manufacturing, Configuration Management and Procurement.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position of Procurement Quality Engineer requires a high level of proficiency and experience in the following disciplines:Coordinate and perform source surveillance within the global supplier base, assessing procured hardware and materials, assisting suppliers with resolving component, specification and schedule issues.Able to apply Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality expertise to reduce cost, improve lead-time and drive efficiencies.   Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate clearly on technical topics at the contracts, engineering and business level.Able to demonstrate excellent troubleshooting and analysis skills Conversant with the following standards and/or principals: AS 9100 / ISO 9001/2000 / AS 9102 Quality Standards.ANSI Y 14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standard.Able to review and interpret customer drawings, contracts / purchase orders and applicable processing standards.Have current knowledge of special process and related processing techniques, e.g. Heat Treatment, Welding, Conversion Coat, Anodize, Chrome Plating, Passivation & Cad Plating. Have the ability to use a wide variety of digital/analogue standard measuring instruments, i.e. Micrometers, vernier calipers, linear and dial gauges, height gauges, thread gauges and a visual comparator.Able to perform First Article and in-process inspections on complex components, including being able to utilize the capability of CMM technology.Capable of interfacing with senior supplier management representativesAble to perform Quality System and Process surveillance audits

 REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Qualifications: Bachelors Degree or an accomplished accredited four year mechanical engineering apprenticeship

Experience:    Five years Procurement Quality Assurance experience or (10) years QC / QA experience that relate requirements within the Job Description. (Aerospace experience preferred).

Preferred:        Exposure to Government contracts, familiar with the DFAR clauses

Required:        Able to work with all standard programs within Microsoft Office.

Required:        Must be prepared to travel domestically and internationally on short notice.

 

 

“Applicant must qualify for access to U.S. export-controlled technology without a license. Non-immigrant visas will not be sponsored for this position. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, or a designated refugee or asylee under U.S. law.”

 

Sargent Fletcher Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified female and minorities to apply.

 

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