Supplier Quality Engineer

Fortive•Pittsburgh, PA

26d

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer builds relationships with suppliers to ensure quality materials are delivered to Industrial Scientific and its customers. The role works with a global supply chain to develop quality manufacturing processes for sustaining engineering and new product introductions. The position conducts supplier part and process qualification, audits existing suppliers, supports supplier development and improvement, analyzes quality trends, and helps ensure supplier-quality processes meet customer expectations. It also coordinates incoming inspection for engineering samples, prototypes, and non-conformances; supports sourcing teams in obtaining RoHS/REACH documentation; executes the supplier warranty/factory returns (RMA) program; and assists with training company and supplier personnel in supplier-quality processes. The employee may need to travel domestically and internationally to address supplier-quality issues. The role includes physical activities such as sitting, standing, walking, reaching, handling materials, lifting and carrying items, climbing stairs, and wearing applicable personal protective equipment. Field locations may involve exposure to loud noise.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited engineering college or university.
At least 3 years of experience in a Supplier Quality role in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of industry quality system standards.
Ability to analyze problems, determine root causes, and assist in documenting corrective actions and solutions that prevent recurrence.
Experience using Control Plans, FMEA, and PPAP tools.
Ability to communicate advanced quality concepts internally and externally.
Knowledge of statistical analysis tools.
Good communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Proficiency with basic computer software, especially Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Willingness to travel as required to resolve supplier-quality issues, domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and related tools.
Familiarity with intrinsically safe products governed by UL, MSHA, ATEX, and ISO regulations.
Familiarity with Windchill PLM and Oracle ERP systems.
Experience and working knowledge of printed circuit board fabrication and assembly processes.
Experience and knowledge of IPC standards.

Responsibilities

Conduct Fortive Part Qualification Process (FPQP) activities within the commodity to ensure purchased-material quality requirements are understood, communicated, and met effectively and economically.
Conduct ongoing process and part qualification audits of existing suppliers.
Develop suppliers to attain competencies required by Industrial Scientific.
Analyze supplier-quality trends and participate in improvement activities using statistical analysis and problem-solving tools.
Assist with measuring, auditing, and improving supplier-quality processes to satisfy customer expectations.
Work with engineering to ensure technical data packages accurately define requirements.
Set up incoming inspections for engineering samples, prototypes, and non-conformances.
Assist Sourcing Specialists and Engineers in obtaining RoHS/REACH documentation.
Execute the warranty/factory returns (RMA) program with suppliers.
Assist in training company and supplier personnel in supplier-quality processes.
Travel as required, domestically and internationally, to solve supplier-quality issues.