Supplier Quality Technician

About the Role

The Supplier Quality Technician ensures transformers and related manufacturing processes comply with internal quality standards, customer specifications, and industry standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, ANSI, ISO). This role supports product, process, and system documentation throughout the manufacturing lifecycle, with a focus on raw material requirements, inspections, rejections, supplier notifications, and corrective actions to maintain product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final audits on oil-filled power and distribution transformers.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, BOMs, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Review and disposition nonconforming materials, components, and finished products.
• Lead containment activities for quality-related production issues.
• Assist in data collection of non-conforming products and collaborate with suppliers to implement corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements.
• Participate in internal audits and support external audits by customers, registrars, and regulatory agencies.
• Contribute to quality management system improvement initiatives.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining an approved supplier list, conducting supplier audits, and ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Maintain and update department KPIs for distribution.
• Monitor non-conforming quality trends and escalate issues to management.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and environmental/oil-handling procedures during audits.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related technical discipline.
• Experience with supplier interface is strongly desired.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and manufacturing quality principles.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Familiarity with quality tools: FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and CAPA.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience ensuring product adherence to ISO, ASME, ASTM, and IEEE standards.
• Previous oversight of quality documentation (SOPs, Quality Logs, Alerts, Customer Service documents).

Preferred Certifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Certification

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in MS Office and quality documentation tools.

Requirements

• Experience in quality auditing within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with oil-filled transformer construction and testing (desired).

Environment/Physical Requirements

• Office (25%), manufacturing environment (50%), domestic travel (25%).
• Regular interaction with production areas and constant presence on the production floor.
• Ability to lift moderate weights and climb ladders when required.
• Exposure to industrial environments, including noise and oil handling areas.