Supplier Quality Engineer

该职位来源于猎聘 Purpose This position designs, develops, and oversees domestic and international supplier quality requirements.

Assists in the development of worldwide supplier strategies including the standardization of quality policies and procedures pertaining to third-party purchased goods.

Supports new product development initiatives to source new materials and qualify potential suppliers including; supplier evaluation, selection, and qualification for new materials, components, and services.

Interacts with Purchasing, Quality, Production, and Technical departments to improve supplier quality performance via data-driven root cause & corrective action analysis and LSS principles. Plans and conducts process, ISO, & quality systems audits of key suppliers.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage supplier performance metrics. For suppliers that do not meet required levels, issuing Supplier Corrective Action Reports or other performance improvement initiatives, and ensures these are being completed as planned.
• Develop and implement plans to improve the performance of business-critical suppliers, which may include taking efforts to resolve recurring supply chain issues involving quality and delivery.
• Lead teams in new supplier qualifications when a need has been identified. E.g. existing supplier replacement, low-cost sourcing, outsourcing opportunities, etc.
• Conduct on-site/remote supplier audits to ensure the quality and performance of delivered materials.
• Early Supplier Involvement. Coordinate with Engineering and Supply Chain Management to engage suppliers in design/process improvements in the concept phase of product development.
• Support in New Product Development teams in qualifying new sources of supply.
• This encompasses raw materials, components, and services.
• Conducts audits of existing or new sources as their products pertain to new designs.
• Any other duties assigned by management. Job Requirements:
• BS Degree in Engineering, Technology, or equivalent required; Quality preferred.
• Fluent in English written and verbal.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in working with suppliers in a manufacturing environment.
• Specialized training in “lean manufacturing/lean enterprise/lean Six Sigma” concepts is a strong plus.
• Must be able to demonstrate aptitude in data-driven problem-solving techniques. Skilled in root cause and failure Analysis diagnosis.
• Must be able to analyze and present fact-based management reporting with recommendations.
• Must have a detailed understanding of international quality/testing standards (ISO, IEC, ASTM, TAPPI, CE, etc.)
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with internal customers.

Must demonstrate tactfulness in dealing with suppliers.

• Critical thinking, decision making, complex problem solving, project management, ability to lead, motivate and develop skills among colleagues.
• This position requires domestic and international travel up to 50%.
• Certified auditor credentials are a plus.
• Must be able to uncover objective evidence.