Bachelor's degree required; Engineering or Technical preferred.
2+ years in Quality/Supplier Quality Engineering or Process/Manufacturing Engineering.
Experience in a regulated environment like Aerospace, Medical Device, or Automotive is preferred.
Knowledge of industry, government, and international quality standards.
Proven problem-solving skills in manufacturing.
Familiarity with APQP tools such as Control Plans, FMEA, and PPAP.
Responsibilities
Conduct qualification audits on suppliers, including special processes and aerospace classified parts.
Monitor and improve supplier quality performance; coordinate activities for underperforming and exceptional suppliers.
Train company and supplier personnel on supplier quality processes.
Develop training materials for quality processes.
Lead training sessions on inspection, test methods, and acceptance criteria.
Design and improve supplier quality processes to meet customer needs.
Maintain and document supplier quality procedures.
Execute internal audits for compliance.
Support certification efforts for major customers and third-party audits.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and training.
Engagement in high-stakes industries like aerospace and medical devices.
Collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Direct impact on supplier performance and customer satisfaction.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Responsibilities
Conduct initial and ongoing qualification audits of potential and existing suppliers, including special process and aerospace classified part audits; maintain approved supplier list.
Monitor supplier quality performance. Coordinate improvement activities for poor suppliers and certification efforts for exemplary suppliers.
Assist in training of company and supplier personnel in supplier quality processes.
Assist in development of appropriate training material.
Lead or coordinate training of supplier personnel in inspection and test methods and acceptance criteria.
Assist with design, measure, audit, and improvement of supplier quality processes that satisfy customer expectations.
Document and maintain supplier quality procedures.
Conduct audits to ensure internal compliance.
Participate in internal activities in support of major customer and third-party certification efforts.
Qualifications
Requirements
A Bachelor Degree is required; Engineering or Technical is preferred.
2+ years of experience in Quality / Supplier Quality Engineering and/or Process / Manufacturing Engineering.
Manufacturing experience...Preferably in a Regulated environment...Aerospace, Medical Device, Automotive, etc.
The candidate should have knowledge of industry, government and international quality system standards and their application to an industrial environment and knowledge of manufacturing processes and related process controls.
Demonstrated history of effective problem solving in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in utilizing APQP tools including: Control Plans, FMEA's, PPAP and the ability to effectively communicate advance quality concepts, plans and technical data internally and with external (customer or supplier) personnel at all levels.
