Supplier Quality Manager

ZincFive•Tualatin, OR

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Manager will be a key contributor to the quality and supply chain organization and heavily influence the overall quality of the ZincFive family of products. The role will be responsible for ensuring that products and materials sourced from suppliers meet the company's quality standards and regulatory requirements and developing relationships with key suppliers. This position involves developing and implementing quality strategies, conducting audits, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with suppliers to maintain high quality throughout the supply chain. The person in this role will develop a supplier quality team to support supplier development, process and product improvement. The position may be worked remotely or at ZincFive headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon and reports to the Director of Quality Assurance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing or equivalent years of relevant experience
8+ years Supplier Quality Management experience in a manufacturing environment
5+ years supervisory or management leadership
Experienced in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Experienced in product development life cycle management
Critical thinking, problem solving skills, attention to details, teamwork
Strong leadership skills and experience in supplier quality management
A strong understanding of quality management principles, quality control processes, and relevant industry standards (ISO 9001)
Strong communication, negotiation, analytical skills and interpersonal skills to manage supplier relationships effectively
Deep understanding of quality management systems, risk management, and supplier auditing
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
Strong project management experience
Data analysis and reporting skills
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as needed
Familiarity with industry-specific quality standards and regulatory requirements

Nice To Haves

Certified auditor in ISO 14001 and 45001
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma principles and QMS software

Responsibilities

Create, implement, and improve quality assurance strategies and processes for supplier quality management, including developing and documenting a PPAP process
Conduct regular audits of suppliers to verify compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations
Develop and manage quality plans in collaboration with suppliers, ensuring products meet specific requirements
Monitor supplier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics, identifying trends, and reporting on performance
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain to enhance product quality and address areas for improvement
Lead investigations into quality issues or defects using root cause analysis techniques and implementing corrective and preventive actions
Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., procurement, engineering, manufacturing) and suppliers to define requirements, resolve quality issues, and maintain strong relationships
Work with suppliers to improve their quality management systems, processes, and overall performance through creation of SOP’s, or BKM
Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier quality, including potential impacts on production and product safety
Maintain documentation for supplier quality processes, audits, assessments, and performance metrics
Provide training and guidance to suppliers on quality assurance practices and procedures
Build, manage, coach and develop a high performing Supplier Quality team that meets agreed objectives, and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
Provide leadership, direction, management and development to the Supplier Quality Engineering team
Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports
Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required
Motivate and coach the team to operational success
Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems
Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them