Supplier Quality EngineerPosition Profile:The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) ensures that product and materials from vendors meet quality standards, manufacturing specifications, and regulatory requirements by developing positive, partner-oriented relationships with members of Marotta's Supply Chain to continuously improve and monitor suppliers' performance through auditing and the application of quality tools and performance metrics. The SQE is a self-motivated individual who possess the ability to analyze, organize, plan and prioritize assignments/tasks to achieve desired results. This position requires effective interaction with a broad spectrum of people to successfully support operations, customer requirements and the corporate strategic vision.
Essential or Primary / Key Responsibilities:- Identify improvement projects and manages cross functional implementation to improve supply chain performance
- Promote the use of Quality tools and continuous improvement techniques at suppliers to reduce variability, achieve process control and improve the overall quality of processes, systems and Marotta's product(s)/materials.
- Develop positive relationships and effective lines of communication with suppliers (partnership-oriented)
- Train suppliers to effectively execute Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR), Quality Alerts, Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA) implementation, change control and root cause analysis
- Perform periodic audits and evaluate Supplier Quality Systems/processes and flow down of customer requirements to assure conformance to requirements.
- Collect and evaluate supplier quality data and performance metrics to manage the Supply Chain score card system.
- Recommend suppliers for qualification and/or disqualification based on quality performance
- Evaluate supplier processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhanced opportunities
- Ensure effective communication with Engineering, Operations, Quality Engineering and Procurement to identify opportunities for quality and productivity improvements
- Work directly with suppliers, create corrective action plans and effectively resolve identified issues
- Organize and assume a lead role in presenting the status of "Active Supplier Quality" issues
- Ability to provide training in an effective manner
- Foster a positive, cooperative, and safe work environment through effective communication at all levels of the Marotta organization
- Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to various regulatory and internal system requirements
- Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required: - Minimum of a bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/manufacturing engineering
- Experience in a manufacturing/testing environment (Aerospace preferred). Knowledge in the areas of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) inclusive of IPC J STD-001E/NASA STD-8739 and IPC 610 standards and requirements
- Knowledge of Machining and Measurement processes and equipment.
- Minimum of 3 years in Quality/Design/Manufacturing Engineering Experience - Supplier Quality field experience preferred
- Knowledge of, or experienced in the areas of special processes (ex. plating, painting, weld, etc.), AS9100 & ISO system standards/requirements, P.O. review/approval, ESD, Foreign Object Debris/damage (FOD) Controls, performance metrics and System/Process audits
- Ability to interpret Military, Commercial aircraft and Space level specifications, dwg's, and standards
- Knowledge of, or demonstrated track record in the area of Lean concepts, variability analysis, SPC/Process controls, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Six Sigma tools, System/Process auditing, etc.
- Knowledge of or experienced use of various measuring/inspection instruments (Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), Vision System, mechanical instruments, etc.)
- This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance, therefore you must be able to obtain/maintain a security clearance
- Must be Computer literate (MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint), flow chart and statistical/analytical software packages
- Strong interpersonal, written, time management, analytical, statistical, problem solving, communication and organizational skills
- Demonstrate the ability to read, interpret documents (i.e. procedures, schematics/technical drawings, etc.)
Work Environment: - This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
- This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are 8 hours, Monday through Friday. Overtime and weekend work are required, as job duties demand.
- Some travel may be expected for this position (up to 50%)
Physical Requirements: - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Vision and color vision must pass job-required vision screening
- The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel
- The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, and move about the facility.
- The employee may be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Pay Range: $110,000 - $123,000year
This position is at our Parsippany, NJ office location.
At Marotta Controls, we are committed to a fair, performance-driven compensation approach that promotes consistency across all levels of our organization. We ensure that pay decisions are free from bias, based on objective criteria, and are regularly reviewed. Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.
Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation package for this opportunity, including incentive compensation and a comprehensive suite of premium benefits. These include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks. We value and reward employee achievements and host multiple engagement events each quarter to foster a strong, supportive workplace culture.
If you are looking to grow or accelerate your career and be part of a best in class organization while enjoying a work-life balance, please visit our website at www.marotta.com to learn more about us and to apply. Check out all of our openings at https://marotta.com/job-openings/
VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
No agencies, please.Pay Range: $110,000 - $123,000 per year
