What You'll Do:• Establish and communicate quality and performance expectations for suppliers, ensuring accountability to defined standards
• Develop and strengthen supplier capabilities, focusing on technical, organizational, and financial stability
• Build and maintain a supplier certification system to drive consistency and performance
• Provide technical support to suppliers, including statistical process control, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead cross-functional efforts to implement process improvements across the supply base
• Manage and track non-conformances of incoming materials and components
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and conduct supplier quality audits
• Communicate performance metrics to suppliers and lead improvement initiatives as needed
• Partner with internal quality teams on quarantines, rework, or return processes
• Maintain and update the Supplier Quality Assurance Manual (SQAM)
• Act as a liaison between internal teams and suppliers to ensure timely flow of parts and accurate information
What You'll Bring: Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
- 5-7 years of experience in Quality, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing
- Experience with statistical process controls and data analysis
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience working cross-functionally with teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and tools such as Smartsheet and Minitab
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and understand GD&T fundamentals
Preferred Qualifications: - Master's Degree in a related field
- ASQ Certification (Quality Engineer or Quality Auditor)
- Experience with CMMs, vision-based measurement systems, and spring analysis equipment
- Experience conducting Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and interpreting technical data reports
Additional Requirements: - Ability to travel up to 50%, including international travel
