Job field / Job profile :Quality/Supplier quality assurance Employment type :Permanent Position description : Summary of Job Purpose:The Sr. Manager, Supplier Quality is a member of the Leadership Team with primary responsibility for providing leadership, planning and coordination of activities of the Supplier Quality Organization in support of Safran Electronics&Defense, Avionics USA's, Division business objectives. The Sr. Manager, Supplier Quality is responsible for managing processes related to the selection, management and performance of suppliers.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: - Own the development, implementation, and oversight of an effective Supplier Quality program that operates in compliance with corporate quality policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. - Administers material review activities on Safran and/or supplier products. - Administers and maintains the SEDA Division's approved supplier list. - Maintains and administers an effective evaluation and audit program for Safran and its supply base toensure conformance to Industry, contractual and Safran process and product requirements. - Facilitates/leads the use of lean/six sigma (advanced quality) tools to evaluate Safran or supplier products and processes. - Analyzes root causes of deficiencies and ensures proper corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner. - Leads and participates in cross-functional team efforts to improve Safran or supplier products and processes. - Develops and leads cost effective strategies across Safran that results in an ongoing significant improvement to Safran or supplier products and processes. -Identifies need for and delivers training materials to Safran or suppliers related to the Quality Management System. - Mentors Supplier Quality Team and Engineers on the Safran Quality Management System. - Assumes supervisory/lead responsibility for supplier quality engineering personnel in multiple locations as directed by leadership. - Assumes leadership delegated responsibility when directed by leadership. - Develops, evaluates, revises and applies Procedures and Methods related to the EMS Business Unit's Quality Management System, to assure effectiveness to process improvement. - Analyzescustomer/industry/regulatory specifications and ensures compliance of Safran products and processes. Leads initiatives to attain/maintain applicable global regulatory and quality standards certifications. - Develops and maintains a working relationship with key customer procurement organizations tothe benefit of the customer and Safran. - Ensures Safran and supplier products shipped to customers meet applicable business unit, contractual, and regulatory requirements. - Provides guidance and assistance to Safran material and supply leadership during the requirement flow down, evaluation, selection and monitoring of suppliers. Skills and Abilities- There is a large travel element to this role and as such you should hold a full driving license, and current passport and have a willingness to travel to all continents (sometimes) at short notice.- Experience managing and developing multiple direct reports- Thorough working knowledge with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, and Continuous Improvement SPC, and Six Sigma methodologies- Experience with problem solving methodology such as A3 and 8D- Experience leading complex projects with remote team members- Knowledge of manufacturing structures, varied processes, operating practices, and operating budgets.- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously- AS9100, ISO9001, Mil-Std working knowledge- Experience with international regulatory requirements and international business partners is helpful.- Ability to work with a wide range of people for process improvements and corrective actions- Capacity to work independently and within team environments City (-ies) :Irvine Minimum education level achieved :Bachelor's Degree