Supplier Quality Engineer

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Growing industrial manufacturer is looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer.

Job Summary

Technical liaison between suppliers, purchasing, engineering, and quality functions to support projects that affect supplier selection, qualification, performance, productivity, and effectiveness. Oversees the use of standard tools and methodologies to solve problems, and implement CAPA and prevent re-occurrence. The top three performance objectives for this role are: (1) drive continuous improvement within the company's supply base, (2) ensure compliance and conformance, and (3) ensure that effective and efficient Quality Management Systems are established, documented, implemented, and maintained. Travel is required 40% – 60% of the time to visit domestic and possibly international suppliers, special processes, and sub-tiers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Visit supplier facilities/locations when required in order to improve relationships, follow up on corrective action validation
• Provide input into the supplier performance information and selection of new suppliers for the company
• Ensure purchased components, sub-assemblies, and devices comply with all print specifications and applicable regulations
• Ensure supplier productivity meets purchase order expectations
• Supply information into the metrics, trends, and performance indicators of suppliers in order to drive continuous improvement throughout the supply chain and to support strategic business objectives
• Conduct oversight of supplier Corrective Action (CA) activities, to include ensuring a proper level of effort prior to CA closure
• When business interests warrant, conduct supplier development activities that bring a supplier to an acceptable level for inclusion on the approved supplier list
• Identify, submit, and facilitate technical changes that will make improvements in quality, cost, and delivery
• Develop and deliver public presentations as appropriate for all levels within the organization or at supplier location
• Research, select and commission receiving inspection equipment
• Develop, implement, and train personnel on receiving inspection equipment and processes
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above

Qualifications

• Good analytical ability
• Blueprint reading skills/schematic reading
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Speed and quality of work
• Computer skills (for example: Microsoft Suite, CAD system)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast, high energy environment
• Comfortable in making decisions in a rapid paced, forward evolving environment
• Unquestionable commitment to, and ability to facilitate actions in, continuous improvement efforts
• Ability to influence actions at supplier facilities in support of delivery and quality objectives through strong interpersonal skills
• Self- starter
• Ability to follow established methods and precedents

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