Supplier Development Engineer

Swagelok•Solon, OH

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Development Engineer will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sourcing on all activity required to effectively manage supplier quality requirements & supplier development. Primary areas of focus will be supplier auditing, qualification, continuous improvement, and defect resolution. The SDE has primary ownership and responsibility for supplier quality throughout Swagelok operations for assigned commodities.

Requirements

Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering, technical or quality-related field required; advanced problem-solving training preferred (SPC/statistical analysis; DOE). Maintains on-going education in related areas.
Experience: 2+ years experience (5+ years preferred) in manufacturing process design and development, quality planning or engineering, and/or quality control supervision.
Strong computer skills, including basic Word, PowerPoint and Project, and intermediate-level Excel; advanced statistical data analysis skills; working knowledge of statistical software such as NCSS, Statistica or Minitab; strong knowledge of metrology and general mechanical inspection methods and procedures; familiarity with Total Quality and Lean Manufacturing concepts preferred.
Demonstrates proficiency in preventative control planning and process validation methods, disciplined problem solving, troubleshooting quality and manufacturing systems, and auditing.
Demonstrates product knowledge and expertise within assigned area.
Critical Competencies: Organizational Awareness Influence Initiative Change Catalyst
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Nice To Haves

ASQ-CQE preferred.
6-12 months ISO/QS9000 implementation and/or auditing, or ASQ-CQA preferred; advanced problem-solving experience preferred (DOE, statistical analysis).

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and manages the overall supplier quality development and strategy activities.
Develops positive relationships with suppliers.
Demonstrates proficiency when representing Swagelok while interfacing with suppliers, including their executive management.
Performs audits of existing suppliers, including desk audits of quality manuals and data sheets, site audits of processes and systems and annual assessments of performance.
Completes and communicates supplier quality system audit reports, manages the Corrective Action process for audit findings as required and drives completion within expected timeframe.
Performs supplier selection related activities for potential suppliers. Activities include desk audits, site visits, on-site audits and the completion of related documents.
Identifies, drives, and influences improvement activities at suppliers in the pursuit of perfect quality.
Initiates and/or facilitates resolution of problems related to Swagelok specifications or methods.
Participates in establishing and maintaining procedures, processes and specifications related to assigned commodities and suppliers.
Facilitates the communication of specifications between Swagelok and the supplier.
Executes the Qualified Supplier Process program by providing training and approving supplier packages.
Coordinates gauge or process capability studies, first article inspections, validation plans and evaluation requests as needed.
Provides technical input for strategic sourcing projects, including assessment of supplier capability, specification review and support of project implementation and part transitions.
Manages small to medium department level projects intended to develop or improve systems and processes to meet Global Sourcing requirements and goals.
Trains and develops suppliers in the application of sound engineering and quality principles.
Provides direct internal support and acts as internal resource regarding the performance, capability, application, and inspection methods for supplied product.
Participates in technical discussions with suppliers to identify and implement improvements in products and processes.
Solicits and includes cross functional participation from Swagelok when appropriate.