Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

At Marotta Controls, a New Jersey Top Workplace three years running, the Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) position is responsible for developing positive, partner-oriented relationships with members of MCI’s Supply Chain to continuously improve and monitor supplier performance through auditing and the application of quality tools and performance metrics. The SQE must be a self-motivated individual who possesses the ability to analyze, organize, plan and prioritize assignments/tasks to achieve desired results. This position requires effective interaction with a broad spectrum of people to successfully support operations, customer requirements and the corporate strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvement projects and manage cross functional implementation to improve supply chain performance.
• Promote the use of Quality tools and continuous improvement techniques at suppliers to reduce variability, achieve process control and improve the overall quality of processes, systems and MCI’s product(s)/materials.
• Develop positive relationships and effective lines of communication with suppliers (partnership-oriented).
• Train suppliers to effectively execute Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR), Quality Alerts, Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA) implementation, change control and root cause analysis.
• Perform periodic audits and evaluate Supplier Quality Systems/processes and flow down of customer requirements to assure conformance to requirements.
• Collect and evaluate supplier quality data and performance metrics to manage the Supply Chain scorecard system.
• Recommend suppliers for qualification and/or disqualification based on quality performance.
• Evaluate supplier processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value-enhanced opportunities.
• Ensure effective communication with MCI Engineering, Operations, Quality Engineering and Procurement to identify opportunities for quality and productivity improvements.
• Working directly with suppliers, create corrective action plans and effectively resolve identified issues.
• Organize and assume a lead role in presenting the status of “Active Supplier Quality” issues.
• Provide training in an effective manner.
• Work with minimal supervision and provide regular status updates to management.
• Foster a positive, cooperative, and safe work environment through effective communication at all levels of the Marotta organization.
• Conduct on-site piece part inspections utilizing vendor resources and report results with a focus on supplier development towards self-release/pass through.
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to various regulatory and internal system requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Knowledge of, or experience in a manufacturing/testing environment (Aerospace preferred).
• Knowledge in the areas of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA’s) inclusive of IPC J STD-001E/NASA STD-8739 and IPC 610 standards and requirements.
• Knowledge of Machining and Measurement processes and equipment.
• Minimum of (2) years Quality/Design/Manufacturing Engineering experience – Supplier Quality field experience preferred.
• Knowledge of, or experienced in the areas of special processes (e.g., plating, painting, weld, etc.), AS9100 & ISO system standards/requirements, P.O. review/approval, ESD, Foreign Object Debris/damage (FOD) Controls, performance metrics and System/Process audits.
• Ability to interpret Military, Commercial aircraft and Space level specifications, drawings, and standards.
• Knowledge of, or demonstrated track record in the area of Lean concepts, variability analysis, SPC/Process controls, root cause analysis, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Six Sigma tools, System/Process auditing, etc.
• Knowledge of or experienced use of various measuring/inspection instruments (Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), Vision System, mechanical instruments, etc.).
• This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance; therefore, you must be able to obtain/maintain a security clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Other requirements

• Must be computer literate (MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint), flow chart and statistical/analytical software packages.
• Strong interpersonal, written, time management, analytical, statistical, problem-solving, communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to read, interpret documents (i.e., procedures, schematics/technical drawings, etc.).
• Position requires a detail-oriented individual who can multi-task, provide leadership (project/assignment related), work in a fast-paced environment and communicate issues in a timely/effective manner.

Work environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is potentially exposed to conditions typical of a manufacturing/machine shop environment, including, but not limited to fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration. This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners/copier machine, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required). Some travel may be required for this position (10–15%).

Physical requirements

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• This position requires the ability to skillfully use measuring instruments and hand tools.
• The employee may be required to lift, push, pull and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.