Duties and Responsibilities:- Identify supplier non-conformance trends.
- Track supplier-quality performance measurements for strategic suppliers.
- Performs supplier visits and supplier audits.
- Support and participate in supplier development projects and continuous improvement activities focusing on supplier quality.
- Drive suppliers to identify appropriate quality assurance systems that will ensure receipt of defect free components/materials.
- Support the MRB process and personnel for supplier caused defects. Communicate identified issues and drive corrective action and preventive actions by the suppliers.
- Support the new product development process as necessary. Support /coordinate design review process between Columbia Tech and supplier as necessary.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies, materials, equipment, and processes.
- Drive improvements in suppliers' quality performance.
- Develop quality metrics to evaluate supplier performance.
- Support supplier-quality management programs such as supplier selection and certification.
- Support compliance initiatives such as REACH, RoHS etc.
- Manage, track and trend all supplier corrective actions requests.
- Drive resolution of supplier corrective action requests.
Qualifications:- BA or BS in relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
- 5+ year's supplier quality or supply chain management and/or engineering that included driving Knowledge of ISO 9001 and 13485 (a plus).
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with others in various disciplines and on multi-functional teams.
- Demonstrated understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and experience implementing SPC or similar controls.
- Strong mechanical orientation.
- Working knowledge within the sheet metal and machined parts industry.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to understand technical drawings and Geometric Dimensional and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and accomplish work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Six Sigma Green Belt desirable.
- Proficiency in Excel and other MS Office products.
Working Environment:- Generally, works in an office environment, but may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting.
Physical Requirements:- Must have a reliable form of transportation and ability to travel to other company locations (local and out-of-state, as needed).
- Flexibility to work extended hours when needed.
Salary Range: $85,000-$105,000/year (Salary commensurate with experience)
