THIS IS A MANUFACTURING ROLE, NOT IT, AND IT IS ONSITE 1 day a week In NC
Role:
SENIOR SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER
- Location: Inbetween Asheville,and Charlotte, North Carolina
- Employment Type: Full-Time (50% Travel Required)
- Salary: Commensurate with Skills, Experience, and Qualifications
ABOUT THE ROLE
- The role of the Senior Quality Engineer for Suppliers is crucial in ensuring the efficient functioning of our client's supply chain.
- The responsibilities of the position include evaluating and participating in supplier selection activities, working closely with various stakeholders, and utilizing quality systems and engineering techniques to monitor and improve supplier performance.
- Additionally, the supplier quality engineer will be responsible for conducting root-cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and managing immediate quality issues.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- The following are the responsibilities of the quality engineer in managing suppliers:
- Ensure that the supplier's performance meets or exceeds the quality goals.
- Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance and drive improvement plans.
- Manage the relationships and performance of assigned suppliers through communication and site visits.
- Approve new products and design change parts through the First Article Review process.
- Perform on-site supplier quality system and process audits.
- Develop inspection plans, monitor supplier production, and lead improvement projects.
- Address quality issues through cross-functional collaboration.
- Facilitate and/or lead quality problem-solving activities with suppliers.
- Act as a subject matter expert on specific commodity categories.
- Monitor, communicate, and improve supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
QUALIFICATIONS
- The following are the qualifications required for a position:
- proficient in quality tools, measuring equipment, and understanding of the first article process.
- detail-oriented with the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- effective communication and presentation skills.
- experience with ERP, preferably Oracle EBS.
- strong facilitation, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Material Science, Electronics, or Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering.
- minimum of 5+ years of engineering or supplier quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
- expertise in ISO9001 Quality Systems.
- Certified ISO Lead Auditor, preferred.
- 6-Sigma Green Belt or ASQ Certification, preferred.
TRAVEL
- This position requires up to 50% travel.
WHAT THEY OFFER
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance programs.
- 401K plans with employer-matching contributions.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
- Volunteer time off.
