Supplier Quality Engineer

Nature of Duties

• Work closely with sourcing team to evaluate supplier capabilities and capacity for supplier selection process
• Qualifies new suppliers based on customer requirements
• Periodic reevaluation of suppliers based on delivery of quality products, materials, and services
• Support operations in supplier related issues, communicates non-conformances identified during in-coming inspection, and manufacturing; and drive resolution in partnership with cross-functional teams and supplier
• Lead investigations to identify root cause and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities with suppliers using appropriate problem-solving methods
• Visit supplier facilities to conduct audits, witness production and inspection processes
• Review and approve all First Article Inspection submissions
• Monitor supplier performance and issue periodic reports; issue improvement actions to non-performing suppliers
• Act as a single point of contact for all supplier related quality matters
• Facilitate the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues
• Participate and support internal and external management system audits

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field or related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality, or Engineering
• Ability to participate in the resolution of technical issues with respect to product processes, systems and deliverables in engineering, supply chain and quality
• Knowledge of Supplier Management practices and processes
• Ability to provide guidance to suppliers on all aspects of quality
• Experience in implementing, maintaining, and auditing management systems
• Experience in developing supplier relations and continuous improvement plans
• Proficient in 5S, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies