Supplier Quality Engineer

CLARK Material Handling Company•Lexington, KY

About The Position

CLARK Material Handling Company, is a 100 year old company, and a global leader in the material handling and forklift industry. CLARK is seeking qualified candidates to join our team. The Supplier Quality Engineer will participate in the Quality activities for identifying and developing the Supply Base for new product development and current production components. Manage and/or conduct the supplier audit process – initial audits, surveillance audits at supplier’s manufacturing facilities as identified by Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing or PPM and supplier corrective action responses (SCAR). Lead the Supplier Development program – Quality System documentation, identify and address gaps, and Supplier training, etc. Lead the quality improvement effort for the existing supply base: PPM improvement plans Supplier Corrective action process Improvement workshops at supplier manufacturing facilities

Requirements

A degree in engineering, engineering technology, Quality related area or Procurement field
Have 1-3 or more years of experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer or equivalent Procurement / Purchasing field preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with PPAP procedures, statistical techniques, and ISO quality systems preferred.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S Indefinitely.
Must be available to travel frequently domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Professional accreditation as a quality engineer by an appropriate authority is preferred

Responsibilities

Assess critical new suppliers in accordance with the Supplier Quality Audit procedure
Manage and direct Quality Technician(s) assigned to the supplier quality team.
Assessment of existing suppliers as identified by Purchasing, Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing or dictated by PPM / SCAR performance
Document and follow up on audit results and required actions to be addressed by the supplier.
Recommend suitability of suppliers in terms of technology in their field of production (machines & equipment), lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, quality systems (ISO based) when a sourcing decision is being considered.
Develop and follow improvement action plans for the key strategic suppliers in their business stream who are not performing in line with requirements or in order to reach common benefits.
Lead Improvement Workshops at suppliers.
Assist in the development and implementation of the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process for critical new or changed components per Quality system requirements.
Create and/or revise Supplier Quality system documentation to support the Supplier Development program.
Provide training to suppliers for Supplier Development requirements – PPAP, SCAR’s, audits, etc.
To work on any special assignments related to improving supplier quality or plant quality, as required.
Perform such individual assignments as supervisors and superiors may direct; ensures adequate and continuous controls are exercised over all assigned activities affecting quality; establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Company and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
Flexibility – must be able to adjust work schedule as required to perform essential job duties –North American and Asian suppliers.
Analysis of suppliers’ quality trend rates to identify and resolve the issues.
Identifies, develops and recommends Supplier Management policies and procedures.