Supplier Quality Engineer
About the role
The Supplier Quality Engineer position works directly with suppliers in China & other parts of Asia. The position will be responsible for analyzing manufacturing processes using various methods of testing and inspection. The Supplier Quality Engineer will use various quality methods (Six Sigma, LEAN) to work with suppliers and ensure that root cause and corrective actions are effective to guarantee product quality. In addition, the position will provide technical support and guidance to suppliers to solve technical issues and improve the supplier base. Liaison between Asian suppliers & Klein USA.
Responsibilities
- Analyze manufacturing processes using various methods of testing and inspection.
- Use various quality methods (Six Sigma, LEAN) to work with suppliers and ensure that root cause and corrective actions are effective to guarantee product quality.
- Provide technical support and guidance to suppliers to solve technical issues and improve the supplier base.
- Liaison between Asian suppliers & Klein USA.
- Manage non-conformances by suppliers and part numbers that pertain to Asia.
- Expedite failure analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Analyze return data, non-conformance data, and uncover trends or emerging issues.
- Resolve recurring issues (related to a given Asian supplier).
- Participate in new product introductions and cost reduction projects to ensure high quality.
- Perform site visits to determine supplier capability and scalability.
- Perform supplier audits to qualify new suppliers and improve existing suppliers.
- Schedule quality reviews with suppliers to review warranty, CAR, and NPI data on a regular basis.
- Provide technical support, advice, and corrective actions on product related issues to the supplier.
- Perform problem analysis with follow-up and prepare technical reports.
- Design and implement methods for process control, process improvement, testing, and inspection.
- Prepare issue reports for management & headquarters on a regular basis.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline or a related field with a minimum of 4 years of experience in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
- Communicate (written and oral) in English and Mandarin.
- Fluent in Cantonese.
- Frequently travel to China/Asia suppliers and work at suppliers’ factory is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Trained in general safety and quality system awareness.
- Familiar with quality control concepts and best practices.
- Proficient in using measuring instruments (e.g. calipers, micrometers, optical comparators and CMM's).
- Experience auditing suppliers.
- Experience auditing and improving electronic and machined product manufacturers.
- Main focus: Quality Customer Obsession Innovation Ownership Teamwork
Qualifications
- Ability to work & effectively communicate with all levels of management and lead teams.
- Results oriented with a positive attitude as well as a good team player.
Benefits
- Paid Vacations & Holidays
- Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
- Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
- Discounts on Klein Tools products
- Education and Professional Development Assistance
Pay
TBD
Schedule
TBD
Skills
- Quality Control Concepts
- Corrective Action System
- Measuring Instruments (e.g. calipers, micrometers, optical comparators and CMM's)
- Auditing Suppliers
- Auditing and Improving Electronic and Machined Product Manufacturers
Benefits
- Paid Vacations & Holidays
- Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
- Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
- Discounts on Klein Tools products
- Education and Professional Development Assistance
Pay
TBD
Schedule
TBD
Company Information
Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at hr@kleintools.com.