Supplier Quality Engineer

G.W. Lisk Company, Inc.•Clifton Springs, NY

39d

About The Position

General Responsibilities: Responsible for supporting supplier quality and development, supplier strategic initiatives, assessing QMS systems, and proactively working on improved incoming components / material (reduced DPPM). Specific Duties: Work Cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and internal Quality Engineers to assess risk and approve suppliers for new and existing products Works with suppliers to ensure compliance to requirements, assessing risk, identification of critical characteristics, approval and verification of corrective and preventative actions Review and approve supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) for new part introduction and existing part revisions Facilitates Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) requirements including, determination of control plans, process instructions, inspection and testing requirements, statistical process control (SPC), and calibration & measurement system analysis, PFMEAs Participate in the MRB process to identify, evaluate, and dispose of nonconforming product Lead root cause analysis and corrective action with suppliers Process Supplier Waivers Conduct timely and compliant supplier audits as required Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines Works with various quality systems: ISO 9001, AS 9100, IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 Support Company's internal quality auditing process as required Strong knowledge of Six Sigma methodology, problem solving tools, and advocates utilization throughout the organization Travel to suppliers as needed (approximately 30%)

Requirements

5-7 years minimum experience functioning in a quality or supplier quality role with a strong knowledge in commodities including machining, electronics, raw materials, hardware, and special processes required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field required
Familiarity with manufacturing of components (i.e. ; Machining, Castings/Forgings, Injection Molding, Metal fabrication stampings, electronics, plating) as well as raw materials including various metals and plastics
Experience with APQP and PPAP including the use of Control Plans and Process Flow Diagrams Comprehensive understanding of Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) including Design (DFMEA) and Process (PFMEA)
Experience with advanced Quality Management Systems: AS9100 and IATF 16949
Strong background with various supplier tools/activities including corrective actions, problem solving supplier audits, supplier score cards and risk assessments
Strong statistical analysis and mathematical ability including Measurement Systems Analysis and Capability Studies
Experience with GD&T metrology, inspection/testing procedures and methodology
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Self-starter with minimal supervision
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines

Nice To Haves

Problem solving tools such as the Shainin System (Red-X method) and 8D Analysis highly desirable
Maintain positive supplier relations, which will require some travel to customers and supplier (up to 30%)
Black Belt certification is preferred
ASQ certification (CQE & CQA) is a plus

Responsibilities

Supporting supplier quality and development
Supporting supplier strategic initiatives
Assessing QMS systems
Proactively working on improved incoming components / material (reduced DPPM)
Work Cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and internal Quality Engineers to assess risk and approve suppliers for new and existing products
Works with suppliers to ensure compliance to requirements, assessing risk, identification of critical characteristics, approval and verification of corrective and preventative actions
Review and approve supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) for new part introduction and existing part revisions
Facilitates Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) requirements including, determination of control plans, process instructions, inspection and testing requirements, statistical process control (SPC), and calibration & measurement system analysis, PFMEAs
Participate in the MRB process to identify, evaluate, and dispose of nonconforming product
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action with suppliers
Process Supplier Waivers
Conduct timely and compliant supplier audits as required
Support Company's internal quality auditing process as required
Advocates utilization of Six Sigma methodology and problem solving tools throughout the organization
Travel to suppliers as needed (approximately 30%)