Supplier Quality Engineer

Description

Summary: 

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for establishing and executing supplier development plans, tools and strategies, to continuously improve suppliers’ performance to mitigate risks in terms of Quality, Delivery, Capacity, Cost & Sustainability.

This highly visible role will be responsible for engaging in conversations with suppliers to ensure process metrics are defined, controls are in place for critical features and gaps are identified in the supplier quality management. They will drive development action plans and projects to ensure supplier’s products will be consistent in quality to enable flawless execution and delivery of product.

A candidate for this position must be a creative problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic environment; an analytical thinker who is able to make competent decisions and solve problems based on relevant knowledge and experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: others may be assigned:

· Lead and manage supplier development activities.

· Develop and implement a strategy with suppliers, procurement, engineering, plant quality and supplier quality to address supplier capacity, manufacturing and supply chain constraints issues.

· Assist in the investigation of complaints and returns related to purchased products caused by the supplier.

· Proactive actions on low performing suppliers.

· Work with suppliers during new product development to implement process controls and develop quality assurance plans for purchased parts.

· Conduct direct supplier assessments, including supplier audits and quality control reviews.

· Develop and implement supplier risk mitigation strategies.

· Execute contracts and quality plans with suppliers to ensure compliance with quality requirements.

· Develop, implement and monitor early supplier quality development initiatives including performance management, supplier certification, process improvements, cost reduction, supplier forums and Six Sigma/Lean integration.

· Lead qualification efforts for new supplier parts, including development of capability studies, control plans, first article inspections, and PFMEAs, and review and approval of supplier design changes and change requests.

· Work with engineering to identify receiving inspection requirements for purchased components and finished goods. Provide technical quality support for incoming inspection.

· Work with supplier engineering and quality management teams to efficiently resolve reported issues and implement actions to preclude reoccurrence of identified issues.

· Measure and communicate supplier performance against key quality metrics and project milestones. 

· Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance through the use of tools such as DOE, Six Sigma, DMAIC, FMEA, SPC, 8D Root Cause Analysis and Lean including increasing supplier knowledge and implementation of these quality tools and techniques.

· Assist with internal activities that are dependent on SCAR

· Preferred Quality Auditor Certification

Requirements

Qualifications: 

· Completed engineering studies or comparable technical qualification knowledge of electrical engineering / electronics / electromechanical as well as practical experience in measurement, testing, inspection and analysis technology required

· Several years of experience in supplier evaluation and auditing as well as experience in manufacturing, quality assurance and/or design

· Experience in supplier support or supplier development or Advanced Supplier Quality required

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as data analysis and presentation skills

· Ability to work independently while motivating and driving team initiatives

· Excellent time management and ability to multi-task and methodically manage project milestones

· Ability to travel up to 30%

· Ability to build strong relationships, both internally and externally

· Focused on results – willingness to do what it takes to get the job done right

· Strong work ethic – self-starter able to demonstrate strong proactive approach and self-initiative; persistent and tenacious; excessive level of commitment and dedication to meet aggressive deadlines with high-quality results.

· Demonstrated flexibility and open-mindedness around change; positive, can-do attitude

· Ability to see the “big picture” and use quantitative and qualitative data to create strategies that move the company forward.

“This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability, and require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and veterans. EO 13496: The requirements at 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A are also hereby incorporated by reference.”