Supplier Quality Engineer

Gleason•Rochester, NY

40d•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

This position designs, develops, and executes domestic and international supplier quality requirements. The role supports worldwide supply chain strategies, improves supplier quality performance, audits suppliers, and helps qualify suppliers for new products and sourcing initiatives. It also manages supplier corrective actions and quality performance data, material review processes, and first article certification and inspection protocols. The position is based in an office environment and may involve occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts; noise is usually moderate. Travel may be required up to 25%.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with an engineering background (ME, EE, or IE) is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Three to five years of experience in an engineering environment.
Understanding of GD&T or familiarity with ANSI/DIN/ASME standards.
Knowledge of machining methods, such as tool-related, automotive, or aircraft machining.
Experience working in or with a metalworking/manufacturing environment involving alloy steels, ferrous castings, and forgings.
Strong knowledge of problem-solving tools, including 5-Why, FMEA, and SIPOC.
Experience implementing formal corrective action.
Strong data mining and data analysis skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
ISO supplier auditing experience.
Computer skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, the Internet, and SAP Quality Module.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Supplier Quality-related experience.
ISO Auditor certification.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing worldwide supply chain strategies, including standardized quality policies and procedures for third-party sourcing.
Collaborate with local management, supply chain, and technical resources to improve supplier quality through data-driven root cause and corrective action processes.
Plan and conduct ISO quality systems audits of key and new suppliers.
Support new product development and sourcing initiatives by evaluating, selecting, and qualifying suppliers for new materials, subassemblies, assemblies, and services.
Oversee and approve containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Qualify, select, and audit suppliers.
Mine data, create scorecards, and communicate supplier performance.
Manage Supplier OSARs, including containment, root cause, corrective action, and verification.
Manage the Material Review Board (MRB).
Execute First Article Certification and Inspection protocols.