Supplier Quality Flow Lead
Location: Ajax, ON
Term: Contract position – 11 months
Shift: Mon -Thurs 7:30am – 4pm, Fri 7am-1pm
Pay Rate: $40 – $46 per hour (based on experience)
Onsite to begin with possibility of WFH based on business needs
Must be able to meet Services Canada CGP requirement to a NATO level clearance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and/or Certifications: University Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Minimum 5+ years Aerospace part manufacturing or Quality experience working on new Programs introduction or similar. Manufacturing Engineering degree considered an asset
• A strong background in Quality and/or Engineering in the aerospace industry are preferred
• Results oriented and steadfast in ensuring the integrity of the Company’s Quality system
• Strong problem solving with critical thinking, attention to detail, and excellent Judgement/Decision making skills
• Experienced in/knowledge of machining, NDT, special processing and assembly of landing gear parts and assembly processes
• Experience in/knowledge of raw materials and forgings processes an asset
• Trained ISO-9001 Lead Assessor and/or previous supplier auditing experience desired
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of management and including Supplier management and Company owners in English and a second language would be an asset
• Good computer (Microsoft office products), analytical, statistical and interpretative skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, with constantly changing priorities
• Ability and willingness to complete work on a fixed and demanding schedule, and follow-up on outstanding issues in a timely fashion
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel frequently
• Ability to work safely, adhering to any Health and Safety policy as well as maintain a high level of 5S for a clean and safe work environment
• Ability to read drawings and understand / work in or with Catia models through our Enovia system
• Ability to Present to Suppliers and internal personnel
• Ability to using measuring instruments for inspection purposes
• Good Negotiation skills and time management skills

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:

• A strong Quality background in the aerospace or automotive industry is preferred
• Basic understanding of Aerospace raw material grades, NDT, H/T, and special processing part requirements for various class levels of parts
• Familiarity of Landing gear manufacturing and Assembly practices and Quality requirements
• Trained in ISO 9001 Lead Asses or and/or previous audit experience
• Knowledge of measuring instruments to be used and when, as well as test equipment required for specific applications and extensive working knowledge of hydraulic and electrical components

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Superior communication skills for all levels of management
• Internal – Ability to work effectively with all departments consistent with the company’s values

• Manage supplier NCRs / Concessions and work closely with Incoming Inspection personnel to ensure supplier quality issues are adequately identified and resolved
• Follow up on FAR (Failure Analysis Report) and CAR (Corrective Action Report) submittals to closure and determine Liability of NCR/Concession
• Supports Supplier preparation and submittal of any notice of escape occurrences and supports Program Quality submittal to Customer
• Conducts Product/ Process and Specification audits at supplier’s facilities
• Manages and tracks completion of CAR’s /SCARS and 8D as a result of audit findings
• Reviews, approves and administers Supplier DVI / PPAP/ FAI documentation for existing production parts
• Manages Supplier quality information and approval requests through Safran Approved Vendor portal (DK6000)
• Enters Supplier queries into our system and or supports Suppliers Request for Design Change (RFDC) submittals and tracks to closure
• Present opening and closing of audits meetings with Suppliers and discuss CAR’s
• Approval of all SAP DVI / PPAP P.O.s. placed prior to release to the Supplier
• Extract and provide DVI / PPAP files and provide to Supplier for submittal
• Assist with Engineering investigations (liaison between Supplier/Engineering/Procurement/Purchasing)
• Support generation and validate information for various Company reports (ORM/CNQ/BSC/QIS/3rd party audits
• Monitor FAL (Final Assembly Line) reports to identify pattern and or trends on Quality
• Performs Supplier Quality performance reviews with Suppliers where applicable
• Support daily QRQC Boards providing feedback and obtaining answers to identified issue’s.
• Support Engineering product investigations that require Supplier discussion/investigation
• Raise and Close Quality Notifications (COSA’s) in SAP as required by Procurement
• Review and Update SAP part inspection criteria (Delegation/ Dock to Stock/ Quality Control)
• Manage Supplier Delegation requirements for dedicated Suppliers