Supplier Product Quality Specialist

RIVERSIDE INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS INC•Lewiston, MN

3d•$21 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

RiverSide Integrated Solutions, Inc. is an advanced Contract Manufacturer providing robust comprehensive solutions in Circuit Board Assembly, Electromechanical & Mechanical Assembly, Kitting, Supply Chain Management, Fulfillment, Distribution, and Reverse Logistics. With a culture of customer focused solutions and continuous improvement, RiverSide Integrated Solutions, Inc. is uniquely positioned to respond to any customer need. As a co-worker, you will be offered a variety of competitive benefits including medical, dental, disability, life, 401K and more. Come join our team to be a part of a great organization! The Supplier Development team is responsible for qualifying, partnering with, assessing, and, when necessary, remediating the quality performance of RiverSide suppliers. The team is accountable to ensure that the components or assemblies that we receive meet the requirements of both RiverSide and our customers, and to position other RiverSide teams to be able to be successful in their activities. The Supplier Product Quality Specialist is an integral part of the Supplier Development Team. This role is responsible for managing purchased part quality, from the definition of part qualification requirements for new components and revisions, to assessment of supplier submissions, to definition of on-site inspection requirements, to holding supplier accountable when purchased parts do not meet requirements. You will communicate with multiple departments and outside stakeholders, resolve issues, and monitor trends, and will be able to handle material directly, as needed.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years product quality or inspection related experience
Prior experience reading prints and specifications
Knowledge of ERP inventory management/control processes
Excel, Word, Access and Outlook experience
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong analytical, communication, risk-assessment, decision making, and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Microsoft Office software knowledge (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Responsibilities

Receiving customer defined requirements for purchased components (Quality, compliance, etc) from internal stakeholders and ensuring their completion
Setting purchased part qualification and inspection requirements
Assessing purchased part qualification documents from suppliers
Communicating with internal and external stakeholders concerning purchased product qualification and non-conforming material
Ensuring that any compliance or safety-agency requirements for components are defined, completed, recorded, and reported appropriately
Coordinating any purchased product quality related visits with suppliers
Participating in, and potentially leading, multi-department meetings on non-conforming material resolution
Managing the Supplier Corrective Action Request process
Collaborating on process improvement activities and corrective actions
Assisting with, and potentially leading, supplier qualification audits
Reporting on pre-defined metrics
Creating new metrics to ensure team success to business objectives
Cross-training for departmental backup activity
Mentoring other members of the team as needed
Assisting with maintenance of applicable Agency or compliance information for received product
Assisting with inspecting new components or revised products for conformity to prints
Assisting with specialized inventory processes such as rework/sorts/tear-downs
Performing other duties as needed