Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

• $80K — $100K *
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
  • Familiarity with AIAG core tools like PPAPs and APQP
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including injection molding and stamping
  • Proficient in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
  • Understanding of ISO 9001 quality standards
  • Willingness to travel 20-40% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Maintain relationships with key suppliers
  • Develop and track supplier performance metrics
  • Resolve supplier non-conformances by identifying root causes
  • Assist with external audits of suppliers
  • Travel on-site to various suppliers as needed
  • Monitor and apply established inspection procedures
  • Leverage data findings to enhance process improvements
  • Prepare documentation regarding quality standards for stakeholders

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Chance to collaborate with top-tier suppliers
  • Travel experience that can enhance industry exposure
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Maintaining relationships with key suppliers
  • Developing supplier performance metrics, tracking KPIs, and driving improvements
  • Resolving supplier non-conformances in the production process by identifying the root cause and implementing solutions
  • Assist with external audits.
  • Travel on-site to suppliers.
  • Assisting with the application and monitoring of established inspection procedures and methods
  • Leveraging data findings to implement improvements in the process.
  • Preparing documentation for customers and suppliers pertaining to quality standards
  • Reviewing manufacturing instructions for completeness, correctness, and comprehension by assembly personnel
  • Generating standards for suppliers and internal processes

Requirements:
  • 3+ years of supplier quality engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field
  • Understanding of AIAG core tools such as PPAPs and APQP
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, extrusion, and assembly
  • Strong understanding of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
  • Exposure to ISO 9001 quality standards
  • Comfortable with travel between 20-40%
* Ladders Estimates

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