GL Staffing is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer role is to proactively work with suppliers to ensure we consistently receive high quality materials on time. This includes supplier auditing, supplier development /consultation, and supplier corrective action requests. This role is also responsible for supporting internal quality and maintaining our quality management system (QMS). Located in Savage, MN.
Range: 90k -115/K a year based on experience
Responsibilities - Supplier Quality Engineer:
Works directly with engineering to understand raw material requirements for new product development (NPD) items
Works with inspection team to inspect / document first articles as required
Performs capability analysis (Cp / Cpk) to ensure the supplier and / or internal process will be able to consistently supply us with good product
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.)
Monitors SCAR list weekly and follows up weekly with any supplier with a past due open SCAR
Offers support and resources to ensure the supplier performs a thorough root cause investigation addressing the SCARs problem statement
Ensures that corrective action(s) stemming from a SCAR are validated in the next visit / audit of the supplier's operation
Holds quarterly phone calls with key quality contacts at critical suppliers
Offers resources, information, and some training on LEAN / Six-Sigma tools
Recommends equipment / processes to enable our suppliers to comply with our requirements
Analyzes suppliers from a weakness standpoint and communicates what is required for continued growth
Documents all suggestions, support, and results in a quarterly supplier report for critical suppliers
Works with Production Supervisors and Director of Quality Control and Continuous Improvement to prioritize projects
Ensures supplier audit checklist is current and relevant to fabricator certification clauses
Creates annual supplier audit schedule based on documented audit frequency parameters and critical supplier list. Groups audits by location to reduce travel requirements
Builds effective relationships with key quality personnel at critical suppliers
Confirms corrective actions resulting from SCARs have been implemented and sustained
Communicates audit reports and supports implementation of corrective action addressing observations and findings
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
Confirms that suppliers are complying with the Product Change Notification (PCN) Policy
Maintains all supplier quality standard operating procedures (SOPs), forms, checklists, standard work, and any other associated documentation
Creates and maintains quantitative, clear, and achievable metrics that fall inline with the Quality Control and Continuous Improvement Department goals and objectives
Maintains, updates, and integrates Cority QMS software facilities as required
Maintains and presents dashboards, projects, and action item lists relevant to the quality team
Support quality inspectors with first article inspection, quality alerts, data analysis, etc.
Communicate well with quality inspectors and engineering to ensure everyone is on the same page with internal and supplier changes
Qualifications - Supplier Quality Engineer:
B.S. in relevant engineering field required (Mechanical, Industrial, etc.)
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification a plus
Lean Certification a plus Trained Auditor a plus
Experience visiting and auditing suppliers a plus
ERP system in a manufacturing environment a plus
Experience with Lean material management and SAP software a plus
Kaizen event leadership and coordination experience a plus