Supplier Quality Engineer

ITT Inc. - English US•Irvine, CA

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About The Position

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 - about half of the travel is day travel and the other half will be overnight travel.
Experience and understanding of auditing principles in accordance with 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 use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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.