Supplier Technical Coordinator - Quality (Up to 50% travel)

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical liaison between Elliott Co. and approved suppliers of fabricated and machined components (individual parts, assemblies, or sub-assemblies).
• Clarify Elliott drawings, specifications, and requirements to improve component manufacturability.
• Communicate with suppliers via on-site meetings, phone, and email.
• Coordinate with Elliott Engineering, Drafting, and Manufacturing to resolve drawing and process discrepancies uncovered during supplier correspondence.
• Direct suppliers in the most efficient manufacturing methods to assure quality product.
• Conduct Pre-Manufacturing meetings with suppliers.
• Resolve supplier questions relating to Elliott drawings and/or processes.
• Support suppliers with deviations and non-conformances.
• Analyze supplier defects to assist them in establishing preventive action.
• Develop technical information in the form of guidelines and checklists for use in manufacturing of Elliott components.
• Create procedures for the management of suppliers.
• Interact with Elliott Engineering and Manufacturing in the resolution of drawing and process discrepancies.
• Conduct supplier audits for the purpose of qualification.

Requirements

• Minimum of a two-year technical degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of ten years technical work experience in machining or fabrication.
• Possess and utilize analytical skills.
• Strong working knowledge of machining and fabrication methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to learn Oracle/Windchill.
• Ability to interpret drawings.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.