Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

Delivering on all aspects of the Supplier Quality Assurance function in line with our Quality Management System to ensure that supplied products meet Andersen’s expectations. Responsible for the development, improvement, and processes of the Supplier Quality Program Requirements. Ensure that defined requirements are met, and procedures are adhered to. Work with high-risk suppliers to develop and implement robust solutions that minimize quality costs through defect prevention and variation reduction. Understanding customer feedback and driving quality improvement in supplied materials.

Responsibilities

• On-going SQPR development/improvement, achieving supporting key metrics for the function and supplier performance.
• Work with Engineering (Design and Plant Engineers) teams to define product critical characteristics to ensure supplier process capability is effective.
• Support Purchasing with the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities.
• Support new product launches to ensure suppliers can deliver to the required quality standards.
• Manage the root cause analysis and corrective actions process of supplier quality issues.
• Perform on-site supplier visits for SQPR audits, root cause analysis, and verification of corrective actions of supplier quality issues.
• Review and evaluate supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain.
• Where appropriate work with the supplier directly, create corrective action plans to address process failures.
• Promote and practice the use of Andersen’s Management System (AMS) for continuous improvement such (process map, process capability, C&E matrix, fishbone diagram, FMEA, MSA, DOE, Gage R&R, control plan).
• PPAP approval for purchased salable products.
• Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management System and third-party certification program requirements such as NFRC and WDMA.
• Uses participative team approach to problem solving and root cause analysis with Associates, Supervisors, Maintenance, Value Stream Managers, Materials Management, R&D and peers.
• Collaborates with delivery partners to determine appropriate projects of focus, using available data from observation, queries, process data, and working partner input.
• Demonstrates continued personal growth and development.
• Develops and maintains a strong working relationship with R&D, Operations Management, and other Business Partners in order to include Policy Deployment goals/metrics that will further the elimination of variation and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of a BS/BA degree in Engineering, Technology or Management or equivalent training and expertise.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in engineering.
• Background in supplier quality or quality engineering.
• Knowledge of quality programs and initiatives, SPC and process capability, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong analytical skills and expertise using tools like Excel, Minitab, Power BI.

Pay

$90,039.00 - $139,561.00

Benefits

Includes 401(k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching Profit Sharing*, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage*, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Life Insurance, Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays, Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave*, Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities. For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some benefits may differ or may not be available based on the terms of the agreement.

Culture

At Andersen, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, their talent, dedication and passion enables us to be the most trusted window & door company. To support our employees, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Package – a thoughtful combination of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to investing in each team member’s wellbeing and success.