Engineer, Supplier Quality

EOS•East Pittsburgh, PA

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supplier Development Engineer is accountable for leading and implementing quality plan(s), resolving quality production and efficiency problems, and functioning as the pivotal information source to suppliers and internal departments when supply quality issues occur.

Requirements

Detailed knowledge of corrective action/problem-solving methodology including 8Ds, 5 whys, etc.
Knowledge and experience of Quality systems like ISO 9001, and product qualification and development using PPAP methodology.
Knowledge of statistical quality control techniques.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate technical information with suppliers and with other internal organizations.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, manufacturing engineering or business administration required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience.
At least five (5) years of experience in QA/QC supplier system implementation and management, with three (3) years in a light manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Work with Engineering, Procurement, and suppliers to qualify new products including first article inspection reports and capability studies.
Lead discussions and nonconformance reporting of internal defects with suppliers.
Evaluate, initiate, and take corrective action for major quality problems with suppliers. Document and follow through with nonconformance reporting within Eos.
Champion support for supplier corrective actions (SCARs), 8D containment, any root cause analysis, and corrective action documentation and implementation.
Validate and record supplier deviations using operational and quality processes.
Create procedures and work instructions to support and maintain company ISO 9001 certification.
Educate and instruct appropriate plant personnel in relevant quality procedures, incoming quality control documentation, and non-conforming material dispositions.
Drive supplier actions to verify and improve product and process quality at the supplier’s location to reduce the need to incoming inspection activities.
Independently manages ongoing relationships and resolves conflicts as needed
Conduct supplier visits and perform supplier audits, when necessary.
Support Supplier APQP (Advanced Product & Quality Planning) process to develop suppliers and products to the point of successful/on-time PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and full production readiness
Performs capability assessments with key suppliers to evaluate the application of advanced quality tools, manufacturing capabilities, material management, and lean maturity
Assists in the development, approval, and maintenance of material specifications, vendor instructions, quality assurance procedures, supplier documents such as Quality Control Plans
Post, calculate, and analyze routine statistical data.