Nuclear Supplier Quality Engineer

Emerson•Marshalltown, IA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity for a manufacturing or quality engineering professional to join Emerson's North American Quality Team in Marshalltown, IA. The role involves monitoring the manufacturing of valves for nuclear power plants, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. The Supplier Quality Engineer will act as a liaison between manufacturing and suppliers, focusing on driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with company and government standards, and resolving issues related to design, manufacturability, or quality requirements.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar technical discipline is required
A minimum of five (5) years of Manufacturing Engineering or Supplier Quality Engineering experience
Experience with materials, manufacturing technologies, and manufacturing processes such as forging, casting, and machining
Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills
Able to facilitate work with cross-functional groups to drive results
Up to 40% travel required
Proficient with Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Experience in Auditing ISO 9001, ISO14001/45000, ASME NQA-1
Working knowledge of ASME Section III Nuclear and Navy Mil-Spec
Certification of ASME NQA-1 Nuclear Lead Auditor

Responsibilities

Support all Emerson sites (including Quality WW team) for quality initiatives related to suppliers in North America
Collaborate with Global Supply Chain in Nuclear Supplier development
Work with Manufacturing and Engineering to address issues identified by suppliers relating to Design, Manufacturability, or Quality Requirements
Conduct source inspections, periodic supplier audits, and performance assessments at vendor locations
Work in collaboration with the global NBU Supply chain, Manufacturing Operations, and Engineering to identify and resolve issues
Provide suppliers timely nonconformance data for rejected product
Provide suppliers problem-solving and root cause analysis support to eliminate recurrences of non-conformances efficiently and effectively
Manage and monitor Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARS)
Ensure appropriate supplier corrective and preventative actions are implemented and proven to be effective in addressing quality deficiencies
Create monthly reports
Drive continual improvement initiatives when targets are missed and maintain positive working relationships with vendors

Benefits

A variety of medical insurance plans
Dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition
Work-life balance
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Vacation and holiday leave
Training programs and initiatives (end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership)
Wide range of development opportunities (face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training)