Accountabilities:

Lead the certification, recertification, and reinstatement of Certified Materials Test Laboratories (CMTLs) in accordance with the S-SPEC-35 (aeDMS S400) requirements.
Develop and implement supplier quality strategies for metallic materials testing laboratories, ensuring alignment with business objectives and aerospace quality standards.
Act as a senior Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) specialist and primary point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders on S-SPEC-35 certification and laboratory quality matters.
Collaborate with the S-SPEC-35 Focal to assess laboratory capabilities, support supplier strategy development, and provide recommendations for leadership decisions involving safety, quality, and operational performance.
Conduct regular laboratory audits and system assessments in collaboration with process experts to verify compliance with S-SPEC-35, ISO/IEC 17025, internal testing specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Oversee laboratory quality performance, including certification scope and GT193 requirements, ensuring testing capabilities meet approved technical standards.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives to address audit findings, failed proficiency tests, and laboratory performance issues.
Select and qualify laboratories through the S-SPEC-35 certification process, ensuring their technical capabilities and quality systems meet established requirements.
Monitor proficiency testing results and work with relevant stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen laboratory performance.
Manage assigned laboratory audits, maintain audit documentation and AI audit checksheets, and develop improvement plans where necessary.
Coordinate with Lab Control Program (LCP) administrators, materials engineering specialists, and Principal Quality Engineers (PQEs) to ensure laboratory results comply with approved testing requirements and specifications.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to members of the Forgings and Materials Supplier Quality team, sharing expertise and promoting best practices.
Advise forging and materials sourcing and operations teams on quality-related disruptions, delivery risks, and cost implications associated with laboratory testing and supplier selection.
Evaluate complex technical and operational challenges, assess information from multiple internal and external sources, and recommend effective solutions.
Contribute to the development of laboratory quality policies, strategies, and improvement programs while influencing decisions within the assigned area of responsibility.
Stay informed about industry developments, testing technologies, regulatory requirements, and emerging best practices to continuously improve laboratory quality processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, combined with at least 5 years of experience in Sourcing and Supplier Quality Engineering.
Alternatively, a high school diploma or GED combined with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Sourcing and Supplier Quality Engineering.
Strong expertise in metallic materials testing, including mechanical testing, chemical analysis, metallography, and hardness testing.
Demonstrated experience in supplier quality engineering, laboratory quality management, supplier assessments, or materials testing environments.
Knowledge of S-SPEC-35 certification requirements and familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation standards is highly desirable.
Understanding of aerospace materials testing specifications, laboratory quality systems, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Experience conducting laboratory audits, evaluating technical capabilities, and managing supplier certification processes.
Proven ability to lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex technical information and make sound, evidence-based decisions.

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