Supplier Quality Engineer

A. O. Smith Corporation•Lebanon, TN

42d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for the implementation and use of supplier management activities and procedures designed to improve supplier performance as defined by the A. O. Smith Supplier Requirements Manual. This position should drive incoming quality by evaluating new and existing suppliers, driving the incoming quality verification program, and resolving supplier issues to closure in a timely manner utilizing the supplier corrective action system. The SQE works with suppliers to develop and improve an entire supply chain.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering
5+ years of experience with manufacturing, quality, and technical expertise

Nice To Haves

ASQ – CQE / CSQP or CQA preferred
Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred
Trade Certification, such as Certified Quality Engineer, preferred
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and develop quality initiatives
Demonstrated ability to lead a team of technicians and/or engineers
Strong working knowledge and application of Quality processes, procedures, and tools (SPC, Six Sigma, Statistical Analysis)
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
Strong communication and leadership abilities
Proficiency with computers and programs, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Mini-tab
Expertise in geometric dimensioning, trigonometry, and tolerance as well as mistake proof concepts and implementation
Expertise in disciplines approaches to problem solving such as 8D or 5P
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
Ability to work independently and as a team to meet deadlines and goals

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate work of Receiving Inspectors.
Generate and maintain incoming inspection procedures. Trains inspectors to these procedures.
Utilize statistical tools to analyze supplier defects.
Conduct root cause analysis of supplier defects making it to the manufacturing line to determine the cause of quality problems and implement corrective and preventative actions to improve quality and minimize variability.
Analyze data using computer data acquisition systems and generate reports for management.
Review quality analysis conclusions and recommend necessary changes to quality procedures.
Complete and/or review supplier PPAPs.
Serve as a liaison with suppliers to ensure quality and prompt responsive action to any quality issue.
Prepare and analyze reports on rejected and/or defective products.
Lead and direct assigned QA projects and QA teams to meet goals.
May assist with Performance Evaluations of technicians and/or engineers within assigned work team and/or provide input for hiring needs.
Report any and all serious and/or repetitive quality problems to the Quality Assurance Manager.
May perform quality analysis on a specific subset of products or processes.
Perform any other activities as needed or as directed.