Kaiser Hill Rocky Flats Work Values

Daily Duties at Kaiser Hill Rocky Flats:

Manager - Procurement Engineering and Quality Assurance. Monitored daily procurement program compliance. Developed and maintained procurement engineering specifications. Evaluated, approved and managed approved suppliers. Managed product receipt inspections acceptability to engineering specifications. Procurement OSHA officer. Performed root cause analysis. Responsible for leading the sourcing of large scale Capital and Engineering Projects, Equipment and Services and provides strategic input regarding Capital and Engineering sourcing initiatives, while managing an overall portfolio of projects of $50M. Develops specifications and performance test requirements to facilitate procurement of parts and equipment for aeronautical and aerospace products: Analyzes technical data, designs, preliminary specifications, manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities, and availability of parts and equipment. Consults with engineering personnel to establish performance criteria and specifications for manufacturing and testing. Investigates potential suppliers and recommends those most desirable. Advises company personnel, suppliers, and customers of nature and function of parts and equipment. Interviews supplier representatives regarding specifications, costs, inspection, and similar problems relating to parts and equipment. Arranges and participates in conferences between suppliers and engineers, purchasers, inspectors, and other company personnel to facilitate material inspection, substitution, standardization, rework, salvage, utilization, and economical procurement of parts and equipment installed in aircraft, spacecraft, or related products. Utilizes engineering background and expertise to communicate between team members and supplier counterparts to provide assurance that the hardware is compliant to specifications. Handles and communicates deviations/nonconformances at different levels within the organization. Understands and communicates typical aerospace processes (machining, welding, NDT, etc.) and how they are applied to the hardware being manufactured. Acts as a team member with procurement and component engineering to engage critical suppliers to enable them to be successful. Applies modern quality principles, concepts, and methods to aerospace and manufacturing operation, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools. Interprets engineering drawings and specifications, customer quality requirements, and company quality requirements to ensure compliance with the customer's expectations. Prepares comprehensive analyses, procedures, reports and presentations for customer/supplier review throughout the evaluation process. Reviews all supplier data and ensures that it is complete and accurate. Bachelor's in an engineering or other related discipline and five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively establish positive working relationships with various operational groups, all levels of employees, suppliers, and customers.

What they like about Kaiser Hill Rocky Flats:

You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.

Tags

Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action Program, QA, Procedure Writing, Performance Improvement, Licensing, Self Assessment, Auditing, Project Management, Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Start-UP, Decomissioning, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership/Motivation, Training/Development, Failure INvestigations, Staff Coaching/Support

Skills

CAP Manager, Root Cause Team Leader, Project Manager, Procedure Development Leadership, Failure Investigations, Organization Management, Perormance Improvement, Team Leadership/Motivation

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