Supplier Quality Engineer

Carter Machinery Careers•Mechanicsville, VA

About The Position

Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer. The Supplier Quality Engineer has direct responsibility for the assigned supplier’s quality performance and supporting the complete value chain. Responsibilities include inspecting products, analyzing nonconformances, issuing corrective action requests, and qualifying new products and suppliers. Seeking candidates with previous experience in quality engineering; Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred; Certification in quality methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, ASQ) is a plus. Requirements for the Supplier Quality Engineer position include: General knowledge of mechanical and electrical product designs and concepts. Data analysis experience. Must be able to conduct root cause analysis and implement correction actions. Must be able to use measurement tools to verify specifications. Must be able to make effective risk assessments. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Must have an excellent driving record. Must be able to willing to travel at least 50% to various jobsites within North America as needed. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment. Requires ability to move between projects as priorities change. Requires ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Promote a positive customer experience. Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way. Physical requirements must be met for the Supplier Quality Engineer job, including regularly being required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

General knowledge of mechanical and electrical product designs and concepts.
Data analysis experience.
Must be able to conduct root cause analysis and implement correction actions.
Must be able to use measurement tools to verify specifications.
Must be able to make effective risk assessments.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Must have an excellent driving record.
Must be able to willing to travel at least 50% to various jobsites within North America as needed.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Requires ability to move between projects as priorities change.
Requires ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Promote a positive customer experience.
Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.
Physical requirements must be met for the Supplier Quality Engineer job, including regularly being required to stand; walk and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee may occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.