Supplier Quality Engineer
About The Position
Victaulic is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to be based in Easton, Pennsylvania. This role is responsible for all supplier quality activities, including supplier development, qualification, and management. The incumbent will conduct on-site supplier audits, product inspections, develop control plans, and evaluate/improve production processes. This position requires working with both new and existing suppliers and involves travel up to 50% of the time with short notice. The company is a leader in pipe joining solutions, involved in major global construction projects, and emphasizes internal growth, integrity, and employee care.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline required.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role with demonstrated success in supplier qualification, management, correction, and development.
- Experience with managing supplier quality in the production of cast and machined components.
- Basic knowledge of facility audits in accordance with standard QMS guidelines.
- Strong knowledge of fundamental Quality Engineering principles and techniques, including statistical analysis and related software.
- Proficient in problem-solving.
- Proficient in the use of electronic systems and software (MS Office, Minitab, etc.).
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Able to travel 50% of the time with short notice.
- Working knowledge of measuring equipment.
- Able to make independent decisions without supervisory assistance.
Nice To Haves
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Drive the Supplier Qualification Process for all existing and prospective Victaulic suppliers in-country, in accordance with corporate procedures, in collaboration with Sourcing and other functional groups.
- Oversee supplier qualification for new suppliers, products, and production processes in conjunction with Sourcing and other applicable groups.
- Support all elements of the supplier quality management system, including first piece approvals, periodic production part inspections, product/process validations and improvement, control plan development and adherence, non-conforming material containment, root cause analysis, and CAPA.
- Assist suppliers in understanding and implementing Victaulic product specifications.
- Support supplier corrective actions related to internal or external failures reported through the SCAR and PCAR systems.
- Lead team meetings to ensure effective communication of actions and status for issues affecting product availability.
- Drive supplier development by identifying opportunities for improvement based on risk and benefit, in conjunction with the Global Quality Assurance Engineering group. Development areas include improved inspection initiatives, leveraging technology, mistake proofing, capacity improvement, or quality management opportunities.
- Perform special projects as assigned by the Supplier Quality Supervisor.
- Conduct trend analysis and establish ongoing supplier quality metrics.
- Initiate periodic communication with internal customers to ensure quality objectives are clearly identified and acted upon.
- Adhere to established policies and procedures for document management, electronic data security, and professional email communication.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
