Supplier Quality Engineer

RFA Engineering•Anoka, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

RFA Engineering is seeking an Entry-Level to Experienced candidate to become an integral part of our clients engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customer's facility. A strategic supplier quality engineer will utilize quality tools, process knowledge, and quality system knowledge to validate supplier capability prior to supplied parts entering production. They will also establish trends with suppliers and use these trends to help with sourcing decisions. Trends will also be used to improve critical suppliers' quality systems.

Requirements

Technical, Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or related field required
Experience with all elements of PPAP
Must be a self-starter, have good communication skills, and be able to work as part of a team
Must have a valid Drivers License
Ability to travel domestically up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of quality systems/tools, including APQP process
Strengths in facilitation, documentation and leadership
Experience with GD&T and modeling software
Project management experience
Ability to lead without authority
Ability to convey topics at both a technical and high level effectively
Previous experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment
Welding, fabrication, sheet metal, hydraulic, electrical and/or paint experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead print reviews and part to print activities
Conduct design/process/assembly reviews, supplier FMEA reviews and PPAP approvals for outsourced parts.
Engage in non-conformance corrective actions for supplier parts
Pursue production line quality resolutions
Complete Supplier & Line Quality containment of non-conforming parts
Execute supplier quality readiness visits and key suppliers
Support fit-ups and complete root cause analysis for fit-up issues on supplier parts.