Supplier Quality Associate

Pantex Plant • Oak Ridge, TN

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About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineering Associate (SQE-A) is responsible for assisting the supplier quality engineers in assessments, source verifications, report writing, and general monitoring of the supply base. In addition, they are responsible for: The review of procurement documents for flow down and inclusion of quality requirements; assistance in developing inspection and test acceptance criteria Assisting in the resolution of non-conformances by ensuring proper development of objective evidence; developing plans and assisting in supplier audits and surveillances; and applying sound systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving supplier quality issues Oversight of the Quality Approved Suppliers List (QASL); Certification Reviews for updates to or additions of suppliers on the QASL; maintenance of the Master Supplier's List (EFCOG) Interacting with suppliers and internal or external stakeholders through formal and informal communications and project collaborations Participation in continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• OR Master's degree
• OR Associate's degree: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
• OR 8 or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline plus 5 or more years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated skills in reviewing procurement documentation, and reading and interpreting engineering drawings, procedures, codes, and standards
• Working knowledge of quality assurance programs, such as ASME NQA-1, ISO-9001, and DOE Order 414
• Familiarity with commercial grade dedication, as well as suspect/counterfeit program elements
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of computer software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

Responsibilities

• Assisting supplier quality engineers in assessments, source verifications, report writing, and general monitoring of the supply base.
• Review of procurement documents for flow down and inclusion of quality requirements; assistance in developing inspection and test acceptance criteria
• Assisting in the resolution of non-conformances by ensuring proper development of objective evidence
• Developing plans and assisting in supplier audits and surveillances
• Applying sound systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving supplier quality issues
• Oversight of the Quality Approved Suppliers List (QASL)
• Certification Reviews for updates to or additions of suppliers on the QASL
• Maintenance of the Master Supplier's List (EFCOG)
• Interacting with suppliers and internal or external stakeholders through formal and informal communications and project collaborations
• Participation in continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Medical plan
• Prescription drug plan
• Vision plan
• Dental plan
• Employer matched 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Education reimbursement
• Flexible work arrangements
• Onsite workout facilities
• Onsite cafeterias

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees