o Attends monthly safety trainings
o Follows lockout/tagout procedures prior to servicing or maintaining any equipment
o Works with the Safety Manager as required to implement process changes that improve safety in the building
o Works directly with engineering to understand raw material requirements for new product development (NPD) items
o Works with inspection team to inspect / document first articles
o Performs capability analysis (Cp / Cpk) to ensure the supplier and / or internal process will be able to consistently supply us with good product
o Effectively communicates problem statement to supplier through the use of the supplier corrective action request (SCAR) process and form including all pertinent information (purchase orders, PART numbers, quantities, etc.)
o Offers support and resources to ensure the supplier performs a thorough root cause investigation addressing the SCARs problem statement
o Ensures that corrective action(s) stemming from a SCAR are validated in the next visit / audit of the suppliers operation
o Works with Production Supervisors and Director of Quality Control and Continuous Improvement to prioritize projects
o Ensures supplier audit checklist is current and relevant to fabricator certification clauses
o Creates annual supplier audit schedule based on documented audit frequency parameters and critical supplier list. Groups audits by location to reduce travel requirements
o Builds effective relationships with key quality personnel at critical suppliers
o Confirms corrective actions resulting from SCARs have been implemented and sustained
o Communicates audit reports and supports implementation of corrective action addressing
observations and findings
o Supports development and growth and alerts business if a supplier does not have the necessary capability and or capacity to supply current and future demand
o Confirms that suppliers are complying with the Companies Product Change Notification (PCN) Policy
o Maintains all supplier quality standard operating procedures (SOPs), forms, checklists, standard work, and any other associated documentation
o Creates and maintains quantitative, clear, and achievable metrics that fall inline with the Quality Control and Continuous Improvement Department goals and objectives
o Maintains, updates, and integrates Cority QMS software at Company's facilities as required
o Maintains and presents dashboards, projects, and action item lists relevant to the quality team
o Support quality inspectors with first article inspection, quality alerts, data analysis, etc.
o Communicate well with quality inspectors and engineering to ensure everyone is on the same page with internal and supplier changes
Qualifications
B.S. in relevant engineering field required (Mechanical, Industrial or Chemical)
3-5 years of of experience in supplier quality engineering within a manufacturing environment
Hands on expereince with an ERP system in a manufacturing environment
Experience with Lean material management
Trained Auditor
Ability to travel 1-2 times a month
Strong understanding of relevant industry standards and regulations
Power BI, and other Microsoft Suite products
Knowledge of LEAN / Six Sigma analysis tools and frameworks
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification a plus
We offer 100% employer paid medical plan. Other optional benefit programs are available to our employees and their families which include: 401(k) match, additional medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending account, short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage.
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