Supplier Quality Engineer

Coghlin Companies

$85K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA or BS in relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in supplier quality or supply chain management/engineering, familiarity with ISO 9001 and 13485 is a plus.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines and work with multifunctional teams.
  • Strong understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and experience in its implementation.
  • Solid mechanical orientation with experience in the sheet metal and machined parts industry.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Identify trends in supplier non-conformance.
  • Track and report quality performance metrics for key suppliers.
  • Conduct supplier visits and perform audits.
  • Support and engage in supplier development initiatives and quality improvement projects.
  • Guide suppliers in establishing quality assurance systems for defect-free materials.
  • Facilitate the MRB process for supplier-related defects and manage corrective actions.
  • Assist in the new product development process, coordinating with suppliers as needed.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance


Responsible for supporting Supplier Development initiatives and for implementing quality related-programs and projects. Serve as liaison between suppliers and CT operations to drive supplier improvement. May take direction from senior level engineer/management.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Identify supplier non-conformance trends.
  • Track supplier-quality performance measurements for strategic suppliers.
  • Performs supplier visits and supplier audits.
  • Support and participate in supplier development projects and continuous improvement activities focusing on supplier quality.
  • Drive suppliers to identify appropriate quality assurance systems that will ensure receipt of defect free components/materials.
  • Support the MRB process and personnel for supplier caused defects. Communicate identified issues and drive corrective action and preventive actions by the suppliers.
  • Support the new product development process as necessary. Support /coordinate design review process between Columbia Tech and supplier as necessary.
  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies, materials, equipment, and processes.
  • Drive improvements in suppliers' quality performance.
  • Develop quality metrics to evaluate supplier performance.
  • Support supplier-quality management programs such as supplier selection and certification.
  • Support compliance initiatives such as REACH, RoHS etc.
  • Manage, track and trend all supplier corrective actions requests.
  • Drive resolution of supplier corrective action requests.

Qualifications:

  • BA or BS in relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ year's supplier quality or supply chain management and/or engineering that included driving Knowledge of ISO 9001 and 13485 (a plus).
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively work with others in various disciplines and on multi-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and experience implementing SPC or similar controls.
  • Strong mechanical orientation.
  • Working knowledge within the sheet metal and machined parts industry.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand technical drawings and Geometric Dimensional and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and accomplish work with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt desirable.
  • Proficiency in Excel and other MS Office products.

Working Environment:

  • Generally, works in an office environment, but may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must have a reliable form of transportation and ability to travel to other company locations (local and out-of-state, as needed).
  • Flexibility to work extended hours when needed.

Salary Range: $85,000-$105,000/year (Salary commensurate with experience)

Compensation: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

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