Supplier Quality Engineer

Spartronics Watertown LLC • Watertown, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Supplier Quality Engineer at Spartronics you'll be responsible for driving suppliers to reach and sustain quality, delivery and cost performance levels in line with set targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with background in Manufacturing either in Quality, Supply Chain, Lean- sigma production implementation preferred.
• Self-motivated driver of quality with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent customer communication skills.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and supplier management.
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills driven by attention to detail and pursuit of process improvement.
• Excellent analytical skills using Six Sigma and lean principles, Green or Black Belt Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Establish action plans with all internal parties and suppliers involved.
• Maintain contractual records and documentation agreements that are established with the suppliers.
• Drives internal actions and improvement (Lean sigma implementation, Quality Improvement plans, Min/Max Vendor Managed Inventory) to reach quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Monitors supplier Key Performance Indicators. Seeks feedback and communicates with internal areas to validate corrective action plans.
• Monitors Supplier Production readiness to volume forecasts. Manages supplier’s progress or recovery plans.
• Validates new suppliers in conjunction with Quality, Procurement, strategic sourcing and other parties involved.
• Manages the identification and resolution of potential issues or obstacles.
• Partners and interfaces with senior management in developing supplier performance.
• Work with suppliers to resolve product complaints and delivery issues.
• Promote collaboration between departments.
• Issue N/C material rejections and track, investigate and resolve supplier quality issues as detected by internal processes.
• Perform audits and reviews of supplier quality systems, processes and business results for adherence to company requirements and for basis for continuous improvement.
• Contract management (various: including formal, short form, and annual contracts) - drafting, evaluation, negotiation and execution.
• Non-Disclosure Agreements, Purchasing Agreements, Sub-contracts, review of supplier terms and conditions.
• Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects.
• Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy. As appropriate, contribute to or influence company policies.
• Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness, interpretation to support implementation.
• Handle on-going issue and change management.
• Monitor transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, invoicing etc.).
• Safety: Ensure all assignments are performed in compliance with applicable Federal, State and company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, proper personal protective equipment is utilized.

Benefits

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Medical plan options include 3 High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Savings Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose (dental and vision only)
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Company-paid life insurance and disability at 1 times your annual salary at no cost to you, with options to increase coverage amounts
• 401k with a company match of 50% to every dollar up to 6%
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance optional plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursements
• Opportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufacturing industry at a company that values promotions and learning from within. Every day is different, challenging, and rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees