SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER

Job Summary & Essential Functions: The following describes in general terms the purpose and scope of the position. Work with DCO cross functional Teams and DCO suppliers to drive improvements in cost, quality, and delivery within the DCO supplier base.

• Work with suppliers for continuous improvement in technology, quality, quality control, delivery and cost to meet highest standard DCO and end customer requirements and expectations.
• Responsible for the management of all supplier quality programs, including supplier audit program (in conjunction with compliance) and certification, supplier risk assessment and mitigation, on-going supplier monitoring and reporting, etc.
• In conjunction with respective Ducommun manufacturing and quality teams, lead supplier quality escape root cause and corrective actions with supplier by applying DCO CAB process.
• Responsible for Supplier COPQ records and chargebacks by working with the supply chain management team.
• Lead supplier development and qualification - manufacturing process control, engineering capability, capacity confirmation & certification; support commodity strategy development and execution.
• Lead supplier prototype sample and first mass production qualification and approval (First Article) according to DCO Q-codes.
• Lead and work with supplier on Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) as required.
• Participate in new program and production development.Review drawings, specifications, customer PO’s and other related documents for inspection requirements to flow to suppliers.Work with supplier for DFMEA and PFMEA requirement and capability.
• Lead supplier audits to ensure compliance with ISO, AS, NADCAP and other key regulatory standards.
• Conducts detailed, periodic process, quality system and cost structure reviews at selected suppliers.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain, Product Integrity and Manufacturing teams in the development of key processes to enhance supplier communication and understanding of Ducommun business practices.
• Provide supply base training as needed to support improvement activities in the areas of statistical methods, assessment tool methodology, defect mapping, lean manufacturing and 5S methodology.
• Participate in supplier monthly metrics/scorecard reviews and supplier improvement actions.
• Support cost reduction and productivity improvement efforts, including in-sourcing projects.
• Other Duties as assigned.

• Work with suppliers for continuous improvement in technology, quality, quality control, delivery and cost to meet highest standard DCO and end customer requirements and expectations.
• Responsible for the management of all supplier quality programs, including supplier audit program (in conjunction with compliance) and certification, supplier risk assessment and mitigation, on-going supplier monitoring and reporting, etc.
• In conjunction with respective Ducommun manufacturing and quality teams, lead supplier quality escape root cause and corrective actions with supplier by applying DCO CAB process.
• Responsible for Supplier COPQ records and chargebacks by working with the supply chain management team.
• Lead supplier development and qualification - manufacturing process control, engineering capability, capacity confirmation & certification; support commodity strategy development and execution.
• Lead supplier prototype sample and first mass production qualification and approval (First Article) according to DCO Q-codes.
• Lead and work with supplier on Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) as required.
• Participate in new program and production development.Review drawings, specifications, customer PO’s and other related documents for inspection requirements to flow to suppliers.Work with supplier for DFMEA and PFMEA requirement and capability.
• Lead supplier audits to ensure compliance with ISO, AS, NADCAP and other key regulatory standards.
• Conducts detailed, periodic process, quality system and cost structure reviews at selected suppliers.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain, Product Integrity and Manufacturing teams in the development of key processes to enhance supplier communication and understanding of Ducommun business practices.
• Provide supply base training as needed to support improvement activities in the areas of statistical methods, assessment tool methodology, defect mapping, lean manufacturing and 5S methodology.
• Participate in supplier monthly metrics/scorecard reviews and supplier improvement actions.
• Support cost reduction and productivity improvement efforts, including in-sourcing projects.
• Other Duties as assigned