Supplier Quality Engineer

Responsibilities

• Working with Sourcing and other functional groups, the incumbent will drive the Supplier Qualification Process for all existing and prospective Victaulic suppliers in-country, in accordance with corporate procedures.
• Responsible for supplier qualification in conjunction with Sourcing and other applicable groups for the introduction of new suppliers, products, and production processes.
• Responsible for supporting all elements of the supplier quality management system including, first piece approvals, periodic production part inspections, product/process validations and improvement, control plan development and adherence, non-conforming material containment, root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Aid suppliers in understanding and implementing Victaulic product specifications.
• Assist suppliers in addressing issues affecting product availability, leading team meetings to ensure effective communication of actions and status.
• Perform supplier development. In conjunction with the Global Quality Assurance Engineering group, identify opportunities for development based on risk and benefit. Development opportunities include, but are limited to, improved inspection initiatives, leveraging technology, mistake proofing, capacity improvement, or quality management opportunities.
• Initiate periodic communication with internal customers to ensure quality objectives are clearly identified and acted upon.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role with demonstrated success in supplier qualification, management, correction, and development preferred.
• Experience with managing supplier quality in the production of cast and machined components.
• Basic knowledge of facility audits in accordance with standard QMS guidelines.
• A strong knowledge of fundamental Quality Engineering principles and techniques; including statistical analysis and related software.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer highly desirable.
• Proficient in problem solving.
• Proficient in the use of electronic systems and software (MS Office, Minitab, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to travel 50% of the time with short notice.
• Working knowledge of measuring equipment.
• Able to make independent decisions without supervisory assistance.