Supplier Quality Engineer ( WW-209-1)

Essential Functions

Works with suppliers and other sourcing team members with oversight from senior SQE members

Executes quality portion of MRB / non-conformance product issues using established systems

Execute basic Quality tools that apply to the product and suppliers assigned. Quality Engineering tools such as: contract review, sampling plans, auditing principals, SPC, MSA, First Articles, FMEA, PFMEA, calibration systems, etc to understand and ultimately resolve issues in the supply base

Apply basic understanding of the relevant product or customer specifications, flow down documents, procedures, engineering or process drawings and regulating agent body requirements that apply to the products and suppliers assigned

Issues, monitors and maintains corrective action database

Works effectively with suppliers to resolve problems using Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) tools

Utilizes available data to establish schedules and perform required audits of assigned suppliers

Maintains accurate and current supplier quality records, such as supplier audits, certifications, corrective action responses, and database screens

Participate with the Sourcing team to select and manage assigned suppliers

Executes established Quality plan for assigned suppliers, based upon: Type and complexity of product being procured; quality history of supplier; requirements placed upon items; level of supplier s demonstrated process control; participates in continuous improvement activities

Travel to assigned suppliers, as necessary (domestic and international)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Self-starting, but supervision required

Detail oriented

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Developing facilitation skills

Ability to understand principals of AS9100, ISO-9000/2000, QS-9000 and/or TS-16949

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Ability to understand principals of Continuous Improvement Methodologies (6 Sigma, Lean Mfg. etc.)

Education or Formal Training

Bachelor of Engineering

4 year degree in technical field

Experience

5-7 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or process control in lieu of degree

Previous experience in manufacturing processes and quality systems.

Travel Requirements

Domestic and international, as required

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