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Program Summary
KBR Metrology supports Honeywell Aerospace, Otto Instruments, Garrett Advance Motion, and their suppliers with services including onsite/offsite laboratory visits, test equipment calibration and repair, AMS2750 pyrometry services, metrology engineering, and equipment inspection. They also offer preventative maintenance, equipment sourcing, CMM inspections, automation and programming, measurement technical support, calibration recall system management, and performance tracking dashboards.
Job Summary
The Quality Assurance Specialist will oversee and ensure quality assurance processes across various aspects, including First Article Inspection Requirements (FAIR), product audits, and the coordination of AS 9100 compliance audits. This role also involves evaluating prospective supplier quality systems, conducting gap analyses, and ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. The candidate will prepare and present metrics related to quality trends and improvements, while also providing training on Six Sigma techniques, Manufacturing Process Control, and variation reduction.
Additional responsibilities include preparing progress reports, conducting supplier audits, and managing continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will focus on control, variation reduction, and quality requirement compliance, in line with Honeywell’s supplier initiatives.
Roles and Responsibilities
You will be responsible for quality assurance processes including, but not limited to, First Article Inspection Requirements (FAIR), Self-Release and product audits, as well as coordination of Quality System (AS 9100) compliance audits and special process oversight.
Evaluate prospective supplier quality systems and conduct gap analysis where required
Evaluate procedures for compliance to contractual and regulatory requirements (including international regulation coordination issues)
Prepare and present metrics associated with quality trends and related improvements within the supply base.
Prepare progress reports, program reviews as needed, to assure the highest quality and cost effectiveness from the suppliers
Train associates, suppliers, and contract personnel in Six Sigma techniques, Manufacturing Process Control, variation reduction, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned
Success Factors:
Control, variation reduction, quality requirement compliance, Six Sigma, and other Honeywell sponsored supplier initiatives
Basic Qualifications
3 years of experience working with suppliers preferred.
Certified Green Belt or equivalent; Lean Expert or Black Belt preferred.
Experience with Automotive or Aerospace products preferred
Additional experience or training in RCCA, Process Mapping, FMEAs and Control Plans or APQP/PPAP preferred.
Experience using Six Sigma Plus tools preferred.
US citizen required due to client contracts.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience with 5 years of experience in manufacturing/assembly operations, quality engineering (design or manufacturing), and materials/procurement; preferably in aerospace electronics; these areas may be replaced by related military experience.
Experience in Supplier Quality as a field representative performing various audits.
Experience with QA systems such as AS9100, ISO, Conducting Audits, and Corrective Actions.
Experience with use of NetInspect.
Ability to interact with all levels of supplier management.
Proven track record with supplier oversight
Experience in leading teams focused on problem solving and improvements.
Good communication skills with the ability to provide a clear vision of the strategy and processes for key stakeholders.
High level of analytical ability to identify and evaluate appropriate courses of action for definition and resolution of complex problems.
Salary for Torrance, CA: 90-105K. Range may vary based on location.
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