Supplier Quality Engineer

Dover Corporation • West Chester, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Supplier Quality Engineer at Microwave Products Group – Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, Ohio, you will support the military community by managing supplier quality programs and initiatives, as well as receiving inspection functions and staff. The role works with suppliers and internal teams to ensure supplied materials meet quality requirements and to improve supplier performance. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering. Five years of technical experience in the electronics industry is a plus. Applicants must be a U.S. person, defined as a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (Green Card holder).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Must be a U.S. person: a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (Green Card holder).
• Must effectively communicate with Supply Chain and Engineering on supplier technical and quality issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work diplomatically with other departments and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of quality system standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of technical experience in the electronics industry.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC).
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the receiving inspection process from receipt through acceptance into stock.
• Audit suppliers against applicable quality and business system standards, including AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Audit suppliers against applicable industry technical specifications.
• Maintain a supplier visit plan to ensure the supply chain follows the Supplier Policy Manual.
• Conduct supplier visits and maintain trip reports.
• Manage the Supplier Corrective Action System.
• Approve suppliers and disqualify suppliers when necessary.
• Develop and maintain supplier audit records.
• Investigate production or receiving inspection problems related to supplied material.
• Communicate quality issues and concerns to suppliers.
• Facilitate material review board (MRB) activities for incoming material.
• Manage receiving inspection activities and staff, and support conformance determinations as needed.
• Facilitate first article inspection (FAI) on supplied material.
• Manage handling of scrap incoming material, raw material, and supplied material found in production.
• Report supplier performance data, including presenting data in monthly management meetings and providing data for supplier scorecards.
• Assist suppliers with quality improvements and drive quality requirements to ensure Pole/Zero receives quality products.
• Work cooperatively with Supply Chain on improvements with sourcing partners and processes.

Benefits

• Annual incentive plan (bonus) and eligibility for a discretionary performance-based bonus.
• Paid vacation and sick time, including 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under applicable state and local laws.
• Up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year, based on schedule.
• Four hours of paid voluntary time off to volunteer for a charity.
• Health, medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions and matching MPG contributions; profit sharing where applicable.
• Profit sharing plan with potential up to 3% of base salary.
• Educational reimbursement or tuition assistance, up to $5,250 per year.
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year.
• Health savings account and health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental employee and dependent life insurance options.
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence.
• Business travel services.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee assistance program including company-paid counseling sessions and legal services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level