Supplier Quality Engineer

Who We Are

Royal is a diverse manufacturer of injection molding, urethane foam and assemblies. We serve the automotive, furniture, and consumer products industries. People who succeed at Royal are those who share the values of our company: Integrity. Stewardship. Teamwork. Hard work. Excellence.

We're committed to being the employer of choice. Our goal is to build a culture of commitment where everyone is respected and valued. Where everyone participates. Where everyone matters. We give our employees the responsibility - and the authority - to make decisions. We try to provide the best possible work environment. We encourage creativity. We applaud ingenuity. We reward problem solving.

What You’ll Do

Royal is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer who will drive the supplier performance for all Royal facilities. The ideal candidate will convey Royal Technologies’ expectations to the supply base while developing Royal’s supply base to be prepared for Tier 1 readiness and MMOG expectations. They will improve the supplier metric system and be active in continuous improvement activities with our suppliers all while ensuring that the manufacturing team is successful.

Responsibilities:

• Visit suppliers to understand their manufacturing processes and look for cost-saving opportunities
• Facilitate the Supplier Metrics and Supplier 8D improvement activities
• Engage supplier development activities in response to chronic high PPM suppliers
• Pareto ongoing supplier quality issues and take action to systematically reduce/eliminate the root causes
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing Managers (SSM’s) on cost improvement opportunities with key suppliers to achieve cost reduction goals
• Attend weekly plant standup meetings and address issues as needed
• In partnership with the SSM’s, perform an overall risk assessment on our suppliers/purchased products
• Monitor and update supplier compliance certifications as needed
• Maintain supplier standards manual and reinforce expectations to the supply base
• Prepare and distribute monthly metrics for Strategic Sourcing.
• Perform supplier onboarding/risk assessments and process sign off qualifications for new suppliers
• Interface with the launch teams to identify at risk suppliers and purchased parts
• Demonstrate Royal’s Core Values in all interpersonal interactions.
• Lead Tier 1 activities related to Supply Chain
• Lead MMOG activities related to Supply Chain

What You’ll Bring

Requirements:

• 5+ years of Supplier Quality/Supplier Development experience in a manufacturing environment
• Engineering bachelor’s degree or other technical equivalent preferred
• Experience in injection molding and/or assembly preferred
• Knowledge of IATF/New customer audits
• Experience in materials, supply chain management, and/or Purchasing desired
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• Exhibited skills in continuous improvement/cost savings
• Willingness to travel (Suppliers & supporting our Hudsonville MI, Cullman AL, and Mission TX facilities)