Supplier Quality Engineer - ControlsSpecifically, we are seeking experience with ...- Partnering closely with purchasing, engineering, and production to ensure materials meet quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements
- PPAP/FAI, 8D, FMEA and SPC
- Electrical and audio/acoustical principles
- Electronic and cable assemblies, switches, connectors and acoustic components
- ITAR, ATEX/IS, RoHS, REACH and PFAS
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Our
Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will ensure the quality and reliability of the materials and services we source from external suppliers, helping protect OTTO's reputation and the performance of our products.
The SQE will put quality assurance processes in place, conduct supplier audits, and work with suppliers to resolve and prevent quality issues. They will partner closely with purchasing, engineering and production to make sure materials meet OTTO's quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
The
Supplier Quality Engineer will
:- Support OTTO's supplier quality system so that materials and services from external suppliers meet applicable quality, regulatory and industry standards, as well as OTTO's supplier quality requirements.
- Conduct supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance with product and system requirements.
- Participate in supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Monitor and report on supplier quality performance and key performance indicators.
- Maintain supplier quality documentation and records.
- Support supplier approval and onboarding.
- Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues, including root cause analysis and supplier corrective actions (SCARs).
- Provide suppliers with technical support and guidance on quality matters.
- Lead or participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings.
About you - What you'll bring to the table:- Bachelor's degree in Quality, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 3 years of supplier quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and quality control tools.
- Working knowledge of PPAP/FAI, 8D, FMEA and SPC.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Basic understanding of electrical and audio/acoustical principles.
- Familiarity with the types of components OTTO sources, such as electronic and cable assemblies, switches, connectors and acoustic components.
- Basic understanding of applicable regulations such as ITAR, ATEX/IS, RoHS, REACH and PFAS.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to travel up to 30%, domestic and international.
- Preferred: ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE); Six Sigma certification a plus.
- Preferred: Experience working with non-US-based suppliers.
- Bona Fide Occupational Qualification: A visual acuity test and color vision screening will be conducted following offer acceptance. Employment is contingent upon achieving a minimum visual acuity score of 20/25 in both eyes and successfully passing the color vision screening.
What OTTO offers for this specific position:The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming a base salary for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience.
• Target base salary hiring range: $75,000 to $95,000, based on qualifications and experience.
• Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it's fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO's profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.
• Vacation: 80 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.
OTTO's Benefits:Health:
Medical Insurance-
o HMO Plan
o Standard PPO Plan
o Enhanced PPO Plan
o High Deducible PPO Plan
o FSA, LFSA, and HSA
Dental Insurance-
o Base Plan
o Buy-Up Plan
Vision Insurance
401(k) with a company match
Life insurance:
o Life/AD&D
o Voluntary Life/AD&D
o Short-Term Disability
o Long-Term Disability
10 paid holidays
Company picnic
Holiday party
AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!
To review all of OTTO's available opportunities, please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:
https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/
