5-7 years in manufacturing, ideally in sheet metal fabrication, powder coating, and assembly.
Experience with ISO 13485 and quality management systems.
Strong background in supplier negotiations and audits.
Familiarity with quality tools such as Six Sigma and CMM.
Proficiency in measurement and inspection tools (calipers, height gages, etc.).
Responsibilities
Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with ISO standards.
Assist internal teams in managing rejected parts and identifying solutions.
Lead investigations into supplier nonconformances and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Develop and oversee supplier quality scorecards for performance measurement.
Facilitate first article inspections and PPAP for new suppliers' parts.
Design and maintain incoming inspection plans based on identified risks.
Manage supplier qualifications and assess change notifications for impact on products.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional team engagement.
Exposure to advanced quality management systems and practices.
Opportunity to lead quality improvement projects and initiatives.
Full Job Description
Under the supervision of the Supplier Quality Manager, the Supplier Quality Engineer works closely with other functional areas to both manage and improve MPE supplier quality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Executes supplier audits, performance monitoring, and incoming quality controls in compliance with ISO 13485 and quality system requirements.
Assist purchasing, fabrication, powder coating, and assembly in the disposition of internally rejected parts and/or products.
Lead supplier nonconformance investigations and corrective actions (SCAR/CAPA), including verification of effectiveness and timely closure.
Create and manage MPE supplier quality scorecards.
Conduct audits on MPE suppliers - including both QMS and process audits.
Execute first article inspections and part production approval process (PPAP) on supplied parts and materials.
Implement and maintain receiving inspection plans based on risk and change control processes.
Execute incoming receiving inspection on MPE purchased materials .
Conduct internal audits per the MPE internal audit schedule.
Assist in maintaining supplier qualification status and ongoing performance data.
Manage and assess supplier change notifications for impact to MPE products.
Engage MPE suppliers on quality improvement projects.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelors degree in relevant field is preferred
Experience and/or Training
15+ years of manufacturing experience, preferable with sheet metal/fabrication, powder coating, and assembly processes preferred
Experience working with suppliers and customers is preferred
Six Sigma and ISO quality management system experience is preferred
Experience using calipers, height gages, Romer Arms, CMM's, Microview devices, etc.
