Supplier Quality Rep

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC.•Ogden, UT

17d•Remote

About The Position

SMSI provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. SMSI has grown and evolved by building an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones. SMSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran SMSI is looking for a Supplier Quality Representative to support work for our client, Savannah River Site. This is a full-time position and can be a flex work schedule. This role is remote and can be located anywhere in the U.S. but will require extensive travel weekly if not located in the Ogden, UT. Job Summary: Provides Supplier Quality Surveillance at assigned supplier shops. Follows management instructions, project procedures, Corporate Procurement Procedures. Ensures that project is provided with effective surveillance inspection service. Performs supplier surveys to ensure the overall organizational effectiveness among all functions.

Requirements

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
SQR = 6,000 hours of Inspection experience.
Knowledge of policies, directives, management instructions, and Procurement procedures.
Knowledge of interface relationships with functional groups such as Engineering, Construction, Project Management.
Experience with high degree of skill in Surveillance and Inspection techniques.
Training in Quality, Procurement and Engineering administration, process improvement initiatives, as well as the legal aspects of procurement.
Knowledge of major suppliers equipment and materials used on project.
Possesses multi-project experience performing surveillance, inspection activities.
Possesses Level II Supplier Quality/Inspection certifications for Mechanical, or Electrical, NDE knowledge. Must have at least 8,000 hours of method experience.
Extensive Knowledge of ISO and/or ANSI, 10CFR50 and NQA-1 quality management requirements.
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, and applicable Agency Supplements.
Understanding of Governmental Contracts and the flow-down of applicable clauses and requirements.
Experience in Government property control.
Knowledge of applicable Government and commercial regulations and practices.
Knowledge of Field Engineering and Construction activities, and knowledge of Standard Work Process Procedures related to materials management functions.

Responsibilities

Maintains direct working relationships with Project Management, Project and Field Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Procurement personnel to ensure mutual understanding, development, and attainment of objectives.
Maintains contacts with inspection agency representatives to ensure that their service will conform to standards.
Maintains relationships with supplier’s management personnel for resolution of quality problems as disclosed by surveillance inspection and audit activities and recommends corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Performs supplier quality functions to ensure that quality surveillance activities are planned, coordinated, and implemented in a timely and effective manner. Analyzes the effectiveness and of established quality surveillance systems and techniques. Makes improvements when necessary.
Takes direction and management guidance from Project Supplier Quality Lead, Follows project and supplier quality procedures working close with project personnel.
Reviews the project Schedule, performs detailed supplier Hold, Witness and In Process surveillance points, and actual progress of each process point to confirm that materials meet the highest quality standard. Reviews any schedule revisions for impacts and participates in the development of contingency planning.
Works with project SQ and Quality Management, Procurement Representatives, Expediting, and Responsible Engineers.
Monitors suppliers effectiveness of operations to determine that materials and equipment produced by suppliers conform to technical quality requirements of the applicable specifications.
Ensures adherence to Government property control provisions and to ensure implementation of any requirements in this regard with project personnel.
Performs review of Supplier Quality assurance programs. Reviews with Quality personnel at the project regarding suppliers and their quality assurance programs. Reports out to project supplier quality when issues arise.
Exercises authority in conjunction with Project Supplier Quality to require correct action by a supplier to repair (or replace) defective work.
Monitors the performance at supplier’s facilities and submits reports after each supplier visit.