Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer at SIG SAUER, Inc. ensures the quality of supplied manufactured products. They investigate and disposition non-conforming product, implement control plans, and utilize statistical methods to prevent reoccurrence. They also support production needs by organizing scrap, sorts, and rework for non-conforming material.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Review and disposition non-compliant material of major complexity using inspection data and quality methods.
• Accurately assess issue culpability and determine correct gaging methods.
• Design and source custom gages for specific applications.
• Approve design of custom gages created by lower-level engineers.
• Experienced in MRP, PPAP, and Microsoft programs like Access.
• Extensive knowledge of supplier quality management systems and vendor evaluation systems.
• Train less experienced team members on these systems.
• Lead portions of ISO compliance and serve as a QC representative for audits.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects.
• Participate in 5S workplace activities and maintain work area according to standards.
• Operate independently to complete required tasks as directed by business needs.
• Conduct analysis of supplier quality failures and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal customers.
• Help other team members and relay information between departments.
• Train others and enhance the skill level of fellow team members.
• Make independent decisions on corrective actions for supplier quality problems.
• Perform root cause analysis of supplier quality failures, particularly related to product and/or processes.

Education/Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering sciences, with 7-10 years of experience in Manufacturing or Quality Engineering roles.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• High level of mechanical technical expertise required.
• Proficient with inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, microhites, optical comparators, and blue light scanning software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Experience evaluating and troubleshooting all steps from receiving inspection of raw material to final inspection of completed parts.
• Ability to operate independently and make decisions on corrective actions.