Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of related industry experience is required
• Two (2) years of related industry experience is required
• Ability to work well in fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to identify and solve problems proactively using structured problem-solving tools (FMEA, DMAIC, 8D etc.), including making timely and effective decisions.
• Apply systemic data analysis and problem solving to address a full range of technical and organizational problems with creativity, imagination, confidence and responsibility.
• Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze, interpret, validate, and communicate data to key stakeholders.
• Ability to seek out best practices and apply them within their assigned area.
• Ability to apply knowledge, logic and reasoning using mathematics, statistics, science, and engineering applications.
• Ability to design a system or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, efficiency, repeatability, environmental, health and safety. Includes documentation and controls to ensure long term sustainability.
• Ability to become a Subject Matter Expert for an assigned system or process.
• Ability to coach and mentor site support functions within assigned areas of expertise.
• Ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to effectively lead projects involving cross-functional team members.
• Ability to learn and utilize a variety of computer programs such as Visio, Excel, PowerBI, and other applicable Excellerate software programs.
• Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively interact with others.
• Must have strong presentation skills and the ability to represent Excellerate in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all customer and company information.
• General office equipment and materials.

Nice To Haves

• a bachelor’s degree in a business or engineering discipline is preferred
• Five (5) years of related industry experience is preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert (SME) for supplier activities by managing, maintaining, and improving the Supplier Quality Manual as well as applicable Excellerate supplier documentation
• Provide leadership and management of Excellerate supplier related issues to ensure proper communication and associated activities within the organization
• Establish and drive supplier quality performance via supplier scorecard metrics for improvement by collaborating with Supply Chain and Procurement
• Manage the Part Production Approval Process for all new suppliers
• Monitor and drive supplier corrective action and improvement to address nonconformances, customer feedback, and repeat process issues via the Supplier Corrective Action Response (SCAR) process
• Ensure the supplier understands and meets all customer and Excellerate requirements throughout the lifecycle of the product, as well as ensure changes are communicated to suppliers on a timely basis
• Participate in the supplier approval process by visiting potential suppliers, conducting supplier assessments and For Cause audits per Excellerate procedures
• Serve as the primary customer contact for supplier quality in meetings, customer feedback and concerns, including supplier specification inquiries and requested supplier audits
• Engage team members and other Subject Matter Experts to address process concerns related to supplier quality.
• Assist and utilize the deviation process to ensure proper communication of supplier changes or concerns are communicated to the customer as required
• Lead the SCAR process in response to a customer request for supplier corrective action, including responding to complaints and inquiries in their system
• Maintain supplier quality records and build relationships with suppliers
• Participate in the Quality Planning, Process FMEA and Control Plan processes and other new production introduction activities
• Guide and assist in disposition decisions for Non-Conforming Material (NCM).
• Promote Excellerate initiatives to improve quality
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

• competitive, merit-based compensation
• career path development
• a flexible and robust benefits package
• industry-leading benefits