Supplier Quality Specialist 2
The Supplier Quality Specialist at Argon ST will perform company Quality Assurance (QA) duties and will be responsible for generating and analyzing corporate Vendor metrics. Data to be analyzed include in-process failure data, as well as on-time delivery and incoming inspection data. Analysis of vendor performance will be reviewed monthly with the programs. Vendor status will be adjusted according to defined thresholds. Monthly reports will be reviewed with management and stored in SharePoint. The Supplier Quality Specialist will maintain the Argon ST Approved Vendors List, reviewing and approving Vendor Quality Surveys, and updating vendor status on the Approved Vendors List based on the analysis of the vendor metrics. The Vendor Supplier Specialist will coordinate with the Purchasing department to ensure that appropriate Quality Provisions for Argon's key vendors are assigned to Purchase Orders and Purchase Requisitions.
Competencies
General• Customer Focus
Considers customers and their needs when performing and/or working with others on routine tasks; supports others and occasionally becomes directly involved in developing and sustaining customer relationships; assists more experienced employees in seeking information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; prepares information which more experienced employees will share with customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how day-to-day actions or plans affect customers; responds quickly to help others address customer needs and resolve problems.
• Managing Work
Has a general sense of more critical and less critical activities and tasks; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Generally ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Allocates own time to complete work; tries to coordinate own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Usually takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and rarely allows irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
Technical• Analytical Skills
Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the work group level.
• Detailed Supplier Knowledge
General knowledge of manufacturing, materials and assembly processes. Has the ability to read blueprints and a basic understanding of shop practices and manufacturing flow.
• Procurement Processes
General knowledge of the responsibilities and tasks performed by various procurement departments/disciplines. General knowledge of the interactions between departments/disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-Procurement processes (e.g., Engineering, Business, Operations, Logistics).
• Quality Systems Process
General knowledge of Quality System processes, quality documentation and paper flow.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have a current Top Secret (TS) security clearance or current Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access?
Do you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?
Do you have a minimum of one year experience in ISO, CMM ML3, CMM, or QA?
Typical Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree and typically 3 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Job related information
Ability to use company CASE tools (JIRA, SPR, APRF) is preferred. Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers is preferred. Ability to perform QA duties with minor supervision is preferred. Strong Supplier Quality Management experience and a background in large scale, critical software systems in the C5ISR industry is preferred.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Networks & Space Systems
- Program Electronic & Mission Systems
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 03/23/2012
