Overview As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace company, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring supplier deliveries consistently meet customer quality and regulatory requirements. You will lead preventive enhancement initiatives to improve supplier manufacturing processes and actively contribute to sourcing and industrialization efforts to achieve zero customer defects. You will collaborate with sourcing and product engineering teams to conduct preventive assessments of design-to-manufacturing processes, ensuring quality systems are adaptable to evolving demands. Essential Responsibilities Lead the organization in resolving complex customer quality concerns related to supplier performance, aligning with strategic business objectives Monitor and analyze customer scorecards, driving preventive actions to mitigate disruptions triggered by suppliers Establish strategic partnerships with suppliers to anticipate volume evolution, adapt to changing quality requirements, and implement long-term improvement plans Provide advanced engineering support to supplier manufacturing processes, ensuring consistent application of quality techniques to resolve high-impact issues related to capability, tolerancing, and materials Lead supplier eligibility assessments, readiness reviews, and surveillance audits, ensuring robust early containment actions are applied Drive APQP initiatives, including customer requirements flow-down, FMEA, and PPAP approvals conducted on-site when required Champion the use of Flight Deck tools across multidisciplinary teams, driving cultural and operational transformation Develop and implement breakthrough process improvement strategies with Flight Deck principles (e.g., Hoshin Kanri) to achieve productivity gains in product cost and service Act as a senior advisor and active leader in Hoshin Kanri initiatives and lean development with strategic/critical suppliers Oversee resolution of complex shop issues related to supplied parts, ensuring rapid containment of non-conformities Lead strategic management of Supplier Quality KPIs through advanced standard work practices Represent supplier quality in high-level production planning meetings, providing actionable insights on constraints preventing product/process release Lead cross-functional problem-solving events to address internal scraps and supplier escapes, ensuring root cause analysis, corrective actions, risk assessments, and standardization through lessons learned/FMEA Make critical decisions to stop production in the event of uncontained supplied off-spec parts, ensuring minimal disruption to operations Act as the gatekeeper for scrap assets, inventory control, and supplier-related parts management Lead advanced risk assessments (e.g., PFMEA, PQA) to ensure compliance with product, process, and system quality requirements Identify and implement improvement parameters using advanced statistical methods to sustain manufacturing processes and prevent non-conformities Drive deployment of lessons learned through Yokoten, ensuring successful preventive actions are shared across the organization Qualifications/Requirements Master of Science in Engineering degree Extensive experience in driving quality assurance and control within complex manufacturing environments, with a proven track record in supplier quality management Advanced understanding of mechanical processes Deep expertise in aerospace standards and customer-specific requirements Advanced knowledge of materials used in the aerospace industry Certified auditor with significant experience in conducting audits and assessments Expert-level proficiency in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) Proven expertise in Quality Tools: PDCA/A3, Ishikawa diagram/3x5 Why, SIPOC/Process Flow Diagram/Process Flow Chart, Production Control Plan/FMEA, APQP/PPAP, SPC/Run Charts, MSA Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes: complex assembly, machining, electronic assembly, welding/brazing, sheet metal forming, heat treatment/thermal coating Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time Fluency in English and Italian Work visa in accordance with local regulations Desired Characteristics Familiarity with GE Quality Systems and tools: eCAV, eNMS, SPS (or equivalent) Proficiency in GE Avio Aero IT tools: APICE, SAP, Quarta EVO Ability to lead, persuade, motivate, and energize others at all levels, including senior leadership Passionate, personable, self-confident, and adaptable to complex situations Proven ability to establish trust and maintain productive relationships for high-level transactions Strong time management and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions Strong logical and methodical thinking capabilities Focused on short- and long-term goals with urgency and persistence What We Offer Smart working and work-life balance Avio Aero promotes remote work where possible and offers programs to support wellbeing and psychological safety. Total Rewards Welcome benefits include performance bonuses, flexible benefits, insurance, medical coverage, employee assistance, awards, training, and language courses. Inclusion & Diversity Avio Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse environment. Employment decisions are made regardless of national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc. Be Yourself @AvioAero! Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Quality Assurance Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing J-18808-Ljbffr