Supplier Quality Engineer

Smiths Interconnect • MD, MD

141d • $46,960 - $105,720

About The Position

This role is part of the Edgewood Quality team. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you are responsible for product quality on assigned programs to ensure that customer contract requirements are fulfilled. You will routinely liaise with internal Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field required. Significant experience considered in lieu of a degree
• 3-5 years minimum experience in a quality assurance role
• Direct experience supporting suppliers preferred
• Demonstrable experience with processes to mature parts and resolve technical problems related to parts quality from suppliers
• Experience with Supplier Quality planning
• Experience with First Article Inspection and reporting
• Familiarity with and ability to execute in an ISO9001 Quality environment/system
• Practical knowledge and experience in multiple commodities (Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic, etc.) or a specialist in one commodity
• Analytical techniques, including statistical process control, Process capability preferred
• Knowledge of advanced problem-solving techniques (e.g 6-sigma, DoE, Global 8D, Shainin) preferred
• Understanding of Quality planning tools (e.g APQP, SAP) preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Able to think creatively, logically, and independently to solve problems encountered in Supply Chain Manufacturing, Engineering, Processing, etc.
• Can motivate and influence others towards change through the use of data-driven solutions
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal day to day supervision

Nice To Haves

• Formal ASQ CQE and/or CQA certification preferred
• Formal Green Belt and/or other Problem Solving certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct both QMS system and process audits to assess Suppliers against Smiths Detection requirements
• Work with Quality staff to establish quality requirements for the external supply chain
• Provide Quality Assurance and technical guidance to Suppliers as required
• Drive measurable improvement throughout the supply base
• Help suppliers resolve problems with mechanical, electrical, and materials issues
• Conduct supplier performance analysis and management utilizing supplier non-conformance data with the expectation of achieving and maintaining GREEN level status
• Communication of Supplier issues to site Quality, Production and Purchasing
• Review and management of Supplier changes to assess product quality impact
• Liaising with Quality Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Design Engineers, and other functional technical groups within Smiths
• Support Supplier sourcing and selection
• Travel to suppliers to assess Quality Systems, work with suppliers to identify defect root causes
• Facilitate Corrective and Preventive Actions of Supplier Quality related issues
• Issue and manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) when required
• Review and approval of supplier First Article Inspections (FAIs)
• Assess Supplier and company product specifications and customer requirements
• Monitor supplied product performance through gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports in order to identify supplier performance improvement opportunities
• Approximately 50% travel, including occasional international travel

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare
• 401K savings plan
• Company holidays
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees