Quality Engineer Supply Chain

Description

Pilatus is hiring a Quality Engineer Supply Chain to join our team in Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will be responsible for upholding and enhancing the quality of supplies from North American suppliers, in line with Pilatus contractual agreements. This role is pivotal in auditing suppliers, monitoring and resolving quality issues, and implementing strategies to boost supplier performance to support production and customer satisfaction. This position requires proactive, on-site engagements and the capacity to respond swiftly and remain onsite as needed. Take your career to the next level with Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd!

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Supplier Quality and Performance Management

• Conducts thorough audits and periodic reviews of supplier operations to ensure compliance with Pilatus standards
• Actively monitors, analyzes, and resolves supplier quality issues, ensuring timely and effective solutions
• Manages risk assessments and evaluations of supplier capabilities to anticipate and mitigate potential issues
• Approves and renews qualifications for aerospace suppliers, maintaining Pilatus standards

Supplier Relationship Management

• Develops and sustains strong, productive relationships with suppliers to enhance communication and collaboration
• Facilitates ongoing supplier development tasks and supports suppliers in achieving compliance with Pilatus quality requirements
• Provides support and direction in the approval of new aerospace suppliers for FAA CFR Part 21, 145, AS9100 norm and EASA Part-21 regulations

Strategic and Operational Support

• Implements supply chain strategies, contributes to process improvements, and participates in special projects to optimize operations

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications

• BS Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or equivalent training and experience
• 5 years of experience in the aircraft industry, preferably within supplier quality management
• Willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally (~40%), at times on short notice
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, capable of interacting effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work autonomously and prioritize tasks
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

What We Offer

• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
• Tuition assistance available annually after the first year

The salary range for this position is $72,685 - $98,125 per year depending on experience. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd was founded in Broomfield, Colorado in 1996. Pilatus’ new 118,000 square foot facility is custom-designed to conduct aircraft interior and exterior completions for all PC-12 NGX and PC-24 aircraft delivering to North and South America. This new completions center consolidates the operations Pilatus has performed at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport for over 20 years.

With over 3,000 employees and about 200 apprentices at its headquarters in Stans, Switzerland and completion center in Broomfield, Colorado, the Pilatus family unites people from over 40 countries. We offer a secure, innovative, international, and sustainable work environment. Courage, vision, and outstanding performance have made us a strong company. Our culture is shaped by a high level of quality awareness, close customer relationships, and a high degree of employee commitment.

Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

To submit a paper application, please mail your resume to 12300 Pilatus Way, Broomfield, CO 80021 Attention: Human Resources. No walk-ins please. If personalized assistance is needed to complete an online application for this position, please email [email protected] with your request.