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Engineer - Supplier Quality

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc. · Indianapolis, IN · 3 wk ago
Quality AssuranceFull-time

Position Summary

This position is responsible for understanding and interpreting project technical specifications to ensure compliance and quality in support of a high complexity, high volume Electric Power project. This role involves close collaboration with suppliers to guarantee that all products and services meet the specified requirements. Additionally, the Supplier Quality Engineer supports internal execution teams by providing technical information and guidance to ensure successful installation and commissioning of equipment.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

  • Partner with assigned suppliers to develop a Right First Time culture and associated capable processes

  • Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence (8D process)

  • Understand and interpret project and product technical specifications to ensure compliance and quality

  • Collaborate closely with suppliers to guarantee that all products and services meet specified requirements

  • Support internal execution teams by providing technical information and guidance for successful installation and commissioning of equipment

  • Implement quality assurance processes to ensure products meet specified standards and customer expectations

  • Conduct regular audits and inspections to verify compliance with quality standards and develop quality control documentation and reports

  • Monitor and analyze product performance data to identify areas for improvement and lead initiatives to enhance product quality and reliability

  • Implement continuous improvement strategies for existing work plans

  • Concurrent multi-site, multi-state responsibility

  • Assist and monitor Technicians with technical questions

Position Requirements

  • Required:

    • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial) or engineering technology (mechanical, electrical, industrial), or equivalent years of experience

    • 5+ years of professional work experience

    • Advanced computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office software

  • PREFERRED:

    • 8+ years of experience in application and installation of complex standby and prime electric power systems

    • Master’s Degree in a related field

Functional Capability

  • Excellent communication, organization, judgment, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving

  • Strong ability to build relationships effectively by phone and virtually

  • Excellent project management skills with a strong ability to manage change and conflict

  • Strong customer service skills with the ability to meet and/or exceed customer expectations

  • Strong leadership skills, including creative thinking, decision-making, and goal-setting skills

  • Expertise in quality assurance processes and methodologies

  • Ability to conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards

  • Proficiency in analyzing product performance data and identifying areas for improvement

Other Requirements

  • Works under limited supervision

  • Independently determines the approach to take and the methods to use

  • Informs manager of unusual situations with far reaching implications

  • Major responsibilities typically require creativity and latitude

  • Employee typically operates with specific objectives but often few written or unwritten procedures as guidelines

  • Some policies or precedents for action exist

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