Supplier Quality Engineer
POSITION SUMMARY
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will serve as a focal point for both internal and external supplier quality activities. The role of the SQE is to ensure suppliers deliver quality product on an on-going basis, while developing supplier capability for future needs. They must have the ability to investigate, analyze and resolve supplier quality problems by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends and leading continuous improvement projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with Purchasing to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented.
Maintain and update critical supplier audit system and schedule
Conduct supplier audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement
Monitor, communicate and improve key supply chain KPI's.
Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers and customers to eliminate recurrence of nonconformances
Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply
Develop longterm supplier relationships and generate and implement cost reduction ideas
Strategically lead supplier performance improvement projects in an effort to increase the supplier capability of:
consistently meeting requirements. Projects may include: process analysis, value stream mapping, process
capability and throughput analysis, 6Sigma, 5S and Kaizen events
Develop and maintain incoming inspection criteria.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Promote the use of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and continuous improvement techniques at Suppliers to help them reduce variability and achieve process control
Train Suppliers to effectively execute Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) and Corrective Actions Preventive Actions (CAPA)
Initiate and follow-up Supplier Corrective Actions (SCAR) to ensure complete and effective root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Responsible for driving the Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) process for all Suppliers.
Perform periodic audits of Supplier Quality Systems for the purpose of assuring continued Supplier conformance to the quality system requirements.
Participate as a member of the Material Review Board to review and disposition Supplier related Nonconformance Material Reports as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
BS Engineering Degree (prefer major in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering) or equivalent experience in supplier quality, product quality or manufacturing engineering.
Five years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
Position will require some travel (20-30%, including international)
Must have working knowledge of AS9100
Must have working knowledge of manufacturing flow, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, Lean and Six Sigma and root cause problem solving.
Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems is required
Must have expertise in manufacturing concepts and be able to prioritize multiple projects
Must be self-motivated with good written and verbal communications skills, excellent interpersonal skill and the ability to work cross functionally
COMPETENCIES:
Leads by example and fosters ethical behavior within the team
Drives a culture of transparency and integrity
Leader of change, is able to work effectively in a variety of situations, seeks opportunities
Strong internal / external customer service skills
Solid business acumen
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identify.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will serve as a focal point for both internal and external supplier quality activities. The role of the SQE is to ensure suppliers deliver quality product on an on-going basis, while developing supplier capability for future needs. They must have the ability to investigate, analyze and resolve supplier quality problems by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends and leading continuous improvement projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with Purchasing to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented.
Maintain and update critical supplier audit system and schedule
Conduct supplier audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement
Monitor, communicate and improve key supply chain KPI's.
Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers and customers to eliminate recurrence of nonconformances
Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply
Develop longterm supplier relationships and generate and implement cost reduction ideas
Strategically lead supplier performance improvement projects in an effort to increase the supplier capability of:
consistently meeting requirements. Projects may include: process analysis, value stream mapping, process
capability and throughput analysis, 6Sigma, 5S and Kaizen events
Develop and maintain incoming inspection criteria.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Promote the use of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and continuous improvement techniques at Suppliers to help them reduce variability and achieve process control
Train Suppliers to effectively execute Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) and Corrective Actions Preventive Actions (CAPA)
Initiate and follow-up Supplier Corrective Actions (SCAR) to ensure complete and effective root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Responsible for driving the Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) process for all Suppliers.
Perform periodic audits of Supplier Quality Systems for the purpose of assuring continued Supplier conformance to the quality system requirements.
Participate as a member of the Material Review Board to review and disposition Supplier related Nonconformance Material Reports as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
BS Engineering Degree (prefer major in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering) or equivalent experience in supplier quality, product quality or manufacturing engineering.
Five years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
Position will require some travel (20-30%, including international)
Must have working knowledge of AS9100
Must have working knowledge of manufacturing flow, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, Lean and Six Sigma and root cause problem solving.
Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems is required
Must have expertise in manufacturing concepts and be able to prioritize multiple projects
Must be self-motivated with good written and verbal communications skills, excellent interpersonal skill and the ability to work cross functionally
COMPETENCIES:
Leads by example and fosters ethical behavior within the team
Drives a culture of transparency and integrity
Leader of change, is able to work effectively in a variety of situations, seeks opportunities
Strong internal / external customer service skills
Solid business acumen
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identify.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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