Supplier Quality Engineer

Victaulic • Easton, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Victaulic is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to collaborate with Sourcing and cross-functional teams to drive the supplier qualification process for existing and potential Victaulic suppliers. This role is responsible for qualifying new suppliers, products, and production processes, and supporting the supplier quality management system. The engineer will manage non-conforming material, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive actions. They will also assist suppliers in understanding Victaulic specifications, play a key role in supplier corrective actions, lead meetings for product availability issues, and drive supplier development initiatives. The position involves identifying improvement opportunities, undertaking special projects, and maintaining regular communication with internal customers to ensure quality objectives are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supplier quality engineering role with proven success in supplier qualification, management, correction, and development.
• Expertise in managing supplier quality to produce cast and machined components.
• Basic knowledge of facility audits aligned with industry standard QMS guidelines.
• Strong proficiency in fundamental quality engineering principles and techniques, including statistical analysis and related software.
• Problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluent in English and preferably Dutch.
• Willing to travel globally as needed.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer, or equivalent international certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sourcing and cross-functional teams to drive the supplier qualification process for existing and potential Victaulic suppliers, ensuring alignment with corporate procedures.
• Qualify new suppliers, products, and production processes in coordination with Sourcing and other relevant groups.
• Support all facets of the supplier quality management system, including first-piece approvals, periodic production inspections, product/process validations and enhancements, and the development and adherence of control plans.
• Manage non-conforming material containment, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Assist suppliers in understanding and implementing Victaulic product specifications.
• Play a key role in supplier corrective actions related to internal or external failures.
• Lead team meetings for issues impacting product availability, ensuring effective communication of actions and status.
• Drive supplier development initiatives in collaboration with the Global Quality Assurance Engineering group.
• Identify opportunities for improvement based on risk and benefit, covering areas such as enhanced inspections, technology utilization, mistake-proofing, capacity improvement, and quality management.
• Undertake special projects as assigned by the Supplier Quality Manager.
• Initiate regular communication with internal customers to ensure clear identification and execution of quality objectives.

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package
• mobile phone plus subscription
• health insurance
• pension plan
• meal vouchers
• eco vouchers
• Personal growth through a well-defined career path offering annual progression opportunities
• Extensive training and guidance
• Focus on well-being by creating a positive team atmosphere
• Facilitating the organizations of various teambuilding and afterwork activities
• Inspiring global work environment
• working with teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and cultural.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees