Supplier Quality Engineer

IDEX•Rutherford, NJ

14d

About The Position

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. POSITION SUMMARY The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for developing and implementing a Supplier Quality Program and ensuring all suppliers follow the process to drive production efficiency and minimize cost of poor supplier quality. This role offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and development as the SQE will work directly with global suppliers and collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Continuous Improvement to ensure best in class supplier quality for new product introduction and manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have experience interacting with suppliers, leading through a supplier quality program, and driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

Demonstrates experience and knowledge in the manufacturing and/or industrial industry
Possess strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills
Exhibits commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Strong ability to utilize statistical methods and implement new designs/processes to reduce variation.
Values: Acts with a high level of personal integrity
Discipline: Ability to drive process discipline
Problem Solver: Data driven problem solving
Experience with ERP systems (Oracle – JD Edwards preferred) and MS Office
Strong communication skills
Experience working with site certifications such as ISO9001 and ISO14001
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology or related discipline
Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on Quality
Experience in developing and/or managing Supplier Quality Programs and/or Supplier Development in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated working knowledge of GD&T methodology

Nice To Haves

Trained in design for Six Sigma concepts preferred is a plus
ASQ-Certified Quality Engineers (CQE-ASQ) certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for the Supplier Quality Process.
Collaborate with Quality Manager to Develop and Implement a Supplier Quality Program with KPIs and scorecards to track supplier quality
Works directly with Commodity managers on improving Supplier Quality performance and provides technical support
Responsible for Supplier Corrective Action Process (SCAR)
Monitors system to prevent overdue actions
Works with Suppliers on Corrective Actions and Verification
Responsible for the Supplier Quality Approval Process (parts quality & process capability)
Responsible for Organizing and Conducting Supplier Audits
Responsible for the Material Review Board process
Responsible for Implementing and maintaining Metrics for Receiving Inspection and Layout inspection
Work directly with suppliers to resolve Non-Conformances
Develop and improve Quality related Processes related to Supplier Quality
Verify and approve Supplier Changes