The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) III interfaces with development and supplier engineering to provide materials and components for company product manufacturing. Communicates product specifications to suppliers and assesses supplier's ability to meet engineering and quality requirements. Evaluates suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation. Qualifies suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness. Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolves supplier-related problems as they occur. Develops and prioritizes an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met.
The salary range for this role is:
$110,000 - $127,050/yr
Position Responsibilities
Performs Quality and Process audits at suppliers to ensure quality systems and manufacturing processes are aligned with requirements for procured material
Serves as lead approver and developer for Supplier Quality plans
Participates in drawing reviews to ensure suppliers are provided know-how and understand requirements to assure successful product realization
Participate in developing and/or review of PFMEA's, control plans, inspection plans and test plans to ensure adequate controls on production are in place to ensure seamless integration of purchased products into production
Works as a member of team to realize cost reductions, product introductions and quality improvements
Consistently demonstrates knowledge of the use of quality improvements methodology such as SPC, Six Sigma, Poka-yoke, lean manufacturing and is skilled at reading and understanding engineering drawings/specifications and GD&T
Participates in Product Readiness Reviews (PRR), coordinates Final Inspection (sell-off) activities and functions as primary interface for DCMA/internal auditing
Demonstrates concise, clear and effective written & verbal communication skills to a diverse audience, including appropriate and professional interaction with external customers
Demonstrates a full understanding of Supplier Quality Engineering and resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways while applying company policies and procedures
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Receives little instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
5 - 8 years of equivalent experience in a progressive technical capacity in engineering in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated knowledge of PPAP, APQP, SPC, quality systems AS9100, including supplier audit and evaluation techniques
Demonstrates strong proficiency using MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel) and the ability to lead effective meetings
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Demonstrates analytical approach to problem solving and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment as well as effective time management, interpersonal and communication skills
Works well with others and consistently demonstrates teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Shares ideas and knowledge with others
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Physical Demands
Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
Regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)