Supplier Quality Engineer

Array Technologies • Albuquerque, NM

4d • $109,179 - $115,000

About The Position

Supplier Quality Engineer (SQ-SW) Build and maintain a supplier quality system for large aluminum and steel electro-mechanical assemblies, including plastic injection moldings. Ensure supplier and customer contract requirements are met while facilitating supplier compliance with APQP tools (e.g., FAI, PPAP, PFMEAs, control plans) within ISO 9001, and solar industry framework. Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement best practices for defect prevention, reduction in variation/waste, and continuous improvement. Implement vendor auditing to create an approved vendor list, including quality systems, statistical capability, destructive and non-destructive testing/inspection, configuration management, lot acceptance, and continuous improvement. Develop and implement an effective system for communication, rapid containment, root-cause corrective action, and continuous improvement. Help suppliers optimize process yields and reduce defects escapes and delivery disruptions. Provide effective cascade down of contract review for quality assurance specifications and adherence. Work closely with suppliers to proactively mitigate disruptions and maintain strong working relationships. Facilitate a sustainable and robust quality management system across critical suppliers. Advance the use of the Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools (e.g., 5S, Standard Work, TPM, Kaizen events, etc.). Minimize supplier quality costs and maximize customer satisfaction. Requires Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. Will accept a Bachelor’s degree plus three years’ related experience in lieu of a Master’s degree. Job located in Albuquerque, NM (up to 25% domestic travel required); 40 hours per week. $109,179 - $115,000/year. Any applicant who is interested in this position may apply to the following individual: Email resumes to [email protected]. Must reference job title and code. At Array Tech, Inc., we strive to lead with our culture, and believe that our people are a key enabler of our future state. Our total rewards philosophy supports Array’s ability to attract, develop, and retain our employees. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and wellness programs that align with the local markets where we do business. Array Tech, Inc. offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, or any other legally protected status. At ARRAY, we believe in cultivating and inspiring leadership, teamwork and creativity among all our team members. These values not only contribute to the growth of those who work at ARRAY but their local communities as well. We hire the best people, give them every possible opportunity to learn, grow, and develop and reward them for their contributions. Join our team of hard-working professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional products and customer service while making the world a better place for generations to come.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Will accept a Bachelor’s degree plus three years’ related experience in lieu of a Master’s degree.
• Job located in Albuquerque, NM (up to 25% domestic travel required); 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a supplier quality system for large aluminum and steel electro-mechanical assemblies, including plastic injection moldings.
• Ensure supplier and customer contract requirements are met while facilitating supplier compliance with APQP tools (e.g., FAI, PPAP, PFMEAs, control plans) within ISO 9001, and solar industry framework.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement best practices for defect prevention, reduction in variation/waste, and continuous improvement.
• Implement vendor auditing to create an approved vendor list, including quality systems, statistical capability, destructive and non-destructive testing/inspection, configuration management, lot acceptance, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement an effective system for communication, rapid containment, root-cause corrective action, and continuous improvement.
• Help suppliers optimize process yields and reduce defects escapes and delivery disruptions.
• Provide effective cascade down of contract review for quality assurance specifications and adherence.
• Work closely with suppliers to proactively mitigate disruptions and maintain strong working relationships.
• Facilitate a sustainable and robust quality management system across critical suppliers.
• Advance the use of the Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools (e.g., 5S, Standard Work, TPM, Kaizen events, etc.).
• Minimize supplier quality costs and maximize customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• benefits and wellness programs that align with the local markets where we do business.
• equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
• cultivating and inspiring leadership, teamwork and creativity among all our team members.
• give them every possible opportunity to learn, grow, and develop and reward them for their contributions.

What This Job Offers

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