Lead Supplier Quality Engineer
About The Position
Sonaca North America is seeking a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to develop and maintain Supplier Quality Assurance initiatives and processes and support Strategic Sourcing Commodity Managers in overall supplier management. The role supports the company’s strategy, quality policy, and values, with a focus on customer satisfaction, quality products and services, and employee development. The position provides leadership for supplier quality programs and team members, oversees supplier approval and evaluation activities, and works with purchasing, commodity management, and site Quality Management to address supplier performance. It also defines purchase-order quality flow-down requirements, manages supplier corrective-action processes, investigates supplier rejections, monitors quality metrics, and participates in improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with at least 5 years of related experience.
- Previous experience in a leadership role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AS9100 auditing.
- Ability to analyze and interpret technical materials, regulations, and business documents.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts, including probability and statistical inference, as well as financial calculations and projections.
- Ability to work in dynamic environments with shifting priorities.
- A proven track record of promoting a participative, team-oriented environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for professional correspondence and reporting.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Model Based Definition and 3D Designs.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and upkeep of Supplier Quality Assurance initiatives and processes.
- Mentor, train, and coach supplier quality team members.
- Oversee the Approved Supplier List (APL) and conduct on-site supplier surveys when necessary.
- Collaborate with Commodity Managers to compile comprehensive supplier information.
- Prepare reports and updates on vendor status and quality.
- Define quality flow-down requirements on purchase orders in partnership with Corporate and Plant purchasing departments.
- Manage Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) protocols to obtain Cause/Corrective Action (C/CA) responses from suppliers.
- Investigate supplier rejections to determine the appropriate allocation of defect-related charges.
- Coordinate with site Quality Management to address supplier quality performance concerns.
- Evaluate vendor operations, products, and services for compliance with government and company quality standards.
- Analyze and monitor metrics and KPIs to recommend improvement initiatives.
- Determine parameters such as First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements, source inspection criteria, Statistical Process Control (SPC) needs, and other specific approvals.
- Assist with special projects and participate in improvement teams as requested.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
- Competitive wages
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Accidental insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee assistance plan, providing access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources
- Wellness program
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
