Job details

Supplier Quality Administrator

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Supplier Quality Administrator will hold primary responsibility for managing Quality Assurance processes with suppliers and sub-contractors including, but not limited to, corrective and preventative actions that will support our Key Customers, and internal teams.

Position Responsibilities

Prepare Quality Metrics and reports Scorecard Performance to internal and external parties
Send Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCAR) and/or non-conformance notifications
Review Supplier AS9102 First Article Inspect Reports for conformity and accuracy
Maintain Supplier Inspection Plans in Agile and the ERP System
Support the calibration system for all inspection and measuring instrumentation
Maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and Item Sourcing Rules in the ERP System
Manage a process for marking, segregation and review of rejected materials
Lead team through disposition, short and long-term corrective action, supplier interaction, reporting and trend analysis
Maintain the Supplier Audit Schedule
Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations
Applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks while receiving little instruction
Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
2+ years' experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Knowledge of PPAP, APQP, SPC, and quality systems AS9100, including supplier audit and evaluation techniques
Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

Bachelor's degree in related discipline is preferred
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move or carry objects of varying sizes and shapes (Occasional)
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

The salary range for this role is:

$18 - $27

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:

http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits

We also encourage you to review our company website at

http://www.avinc.com

to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

AeroVironment Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V and works in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition nor disability, genetics, veteran and all others that may apply.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required

AeroVironment Glassdoor Company Review

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