Supplier Quality Engineer

Industrial Electric Manufacturing•Jacksonville, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

IEM is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for its Jacksonville, FL. locations. This role reports to the Director of Quality and focuses on developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, implementing a Vendor Management program with supporting metrics, and collaborating with various departments. The position requires 100% in-office presence in Jacksonville, FL.

Requirements

Diploma in relevant field with work experience
Related experience on Infor Syteline ERP systems
Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office applications (Access, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Understanding of Mechanical Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering and/or Materials Engineering
Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization
Verbal and written communication proficiency
Attention to detail
Thorough compliance knowledge
Organizational and time management skills
Reliable with a respect to confidentiality
Quality management systems
Root-cause analysis
Quality Control
Technical Skills
Quality Engineering
Collaboration
Statistics
Continual improvement process
Supply chain experience
Quality Assurance
Must abide by Health and Safety Rules and have demonstrated commitment to good housekeeping/organizational practices

Responsibilities

Ensuring suppliers for IEM maintain all regulations and requirements
Updating the supplier database with continuously updated records of performance
Creating quality control guidelines and protocols
Providing advice to vendors on how to reduce defect rates
Performing logistics tasks, such as communicating with vendors when supplies don’t meet quality standards
Assessing products and supplies from vendors to ensure their quality
Creating and promoting strategies to increase the quality and efficiency of systems and products
Conducting audits of supplier management quality systems
Acting as a liaison between vendors and company leaders, determining solutions to any challenges to quality standards
Visiting vendor facilities to ensure they uphold quality standards
Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and vendors
Oversee and develop process improvements strategies and document
Develop & implement Vendor Management program and supporting metrics
Risk Assessments, PFMEA, Six Sigma, 5S, FOD Prevention, Kaizen, IPC Standards
Understanding of UL, CSA and other regulatory requirements
Responsible for compliance to company and regulatory standards
Maintain and develop strong working relationships with other departments outside vendors
Strive for continuous improvement in all aspects of the work environment, this includes active participation in company committees, project teams and relevant job training
Commit to self-development goals as discussed with your Vice President and attend company-sponsored training
Perform other duties as assigned by Vice President
The candidate will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization