Supplier Quality Engineer

ITT • Irvine, CA

19h

About The Position

ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations. Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen and Svanehøj. Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone. Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. Position Summary Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive Supplier Quality Management process to ensure excellent quality at competitive cost of purchased materials, components and/or services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience with activity in Lean, Continuous Improvement, Quality, Supplier Development or similar
• Up to 50% travel
• Experience and understanding of AS9100 requirements.
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Good documentation, communication and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, experience with 8D, root cause analysis techniques, and the ability to train others.
• Organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Able to speak and present information in front of groups, both internal and external
• Knowledge of and adherence to Quality systems
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work in a team environment, including the ability to manage suppliers and project stakeholders
• Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships
• Strict attention to detail including regulatory and policy requirements
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Verbal/written communication skills
• Good computer skills in usage of MS Office Suite
• Fluent in English
• Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in the workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analyses.
• This position requires visibility to export documents.

Responsibilities

• Build supplier relationships on-site at suppliers.
• Utilize statistical techniques and six sigma tools to analyze processes and drive continuous improvement activities.
• Manage supplier non-conformance including root cause and corrective action holding supplier accountable (SCAR).
• Manage Quality escapes including root cause investigation, containment and corrective actions, participate in 8D investigations.
• Perform supplier audits, analyzes processes and procedures, risk mitigation assessments, provide technical support promoting productivity improvements and or cost reduction opportunities.
• Assess non-conformance / audit findings and lead closure of supplier actions as needed.
• Lead internal audits to ensure the effective implementation of QMS.
• Develop, collect and analyze Supplier Quality metrics quantifying risk and communicating risks to management while identifying solutions to mitigate risk.
• Issue Supplier Performance scorecard monthly to all inventory suppliers, implement supplier development plan with select suppliers.
• Support NPI (new product introduction) with regard to new product approval qualification testing.
• Review Supplier First Articles and communicate disposition to suppliers and organization.

Benefits

• ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level