Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description SummaryUnison is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.
The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring quality at assigned suppliers by implementing quality plans and conducting qualification processes for supplier selection. They manage supplier performance, drive improvements using scorecards, and conduct audits to ensure compliance and implement improvement plans. They possess knowledge of best practices, understand how their area integrates with others, and are aware of competitive differentiators in the market.

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Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support; this position does not offer remote work options.
• Include both Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development responsibilities.
• Conduct supplier qualifications, develop action plans, perform audits, monitor performance, and assist key suppliers in achieving industrial standards of excellence.
• Interpret engineering drawings and manage vendor relationships at varying levels of expertise.
• Apply in-depth knowledge and analytical thinking to implement policies and strategies, with a basic understanding of related job disciplines.
• Serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues and lead small projects with minimal risks and resource requirements.
• Communicate information effectively and develop skills to help team members reach consensus on field-specific topics.
• Set performance expectations and address sensitive issues as needed.
• Operate with some autonomy, adhering to functional practices, precedents, or well-defined policies, while modifying procedures to meet quality, volume, and timeliness standards.
• Exercise judgment to propose solutions for complex, day-to-day problems, prioritize data analysis, and utilize technical experience and analytical thinking.
• Draw on multiple internal and limited external sources outside the team to make informed decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in Engineering, Quality, and/or Supplier Quality).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Engineering, Quality, and/or Supplier Quality.
• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens.  GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics

• Attention to Detail: Ability to meticulously review and analyze supplier processes and products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving to identify and address quality issues.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication to convey expectations and collaborate with suppliers and team members.
• Leadership: Capability to lead small projects, mentor less experienced colleagues, and drive improvements.
• Autonomy: Ability to work independently while adhering to established policies and practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to driving supplier performance towards industrial standards of excellence.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to modify procedures and practices to meet evolving quality, volume, and timeliness standards.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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