Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Duties

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Support Purchasing in supplier selection by assessing and qualifying new suppliers.

Responsible for assessing and leading the implementation effort of supplier cost reduction initiatives.

Monitor supplier performance trends for continuous improvement activities to reduce supplier related cost of poor quality.

Continuously improve suppliers' quality systems and implement programs to support suppliers' goal of reaching "self certification" thus reducing/eliminating incoming inspection.

Support product launches utilizing the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process with emphasis on managing supplier activities and timing, in addition to maintaining the required documentation.

Support engineering in development of material specifications and identification of critical/significant characteristics as related to supplier product.

Provide supplier training and assistance in the development of Production Control Plans, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and other APQP and PTI supplier quality system requirements.

Initiate, review, and approve supplier Production Part Approval (PPAP) submissions.

Manage Supplier Deviation Requests and Supplier Request for Engineering Approval activities.

Perform supplier quality and process audits to ensure compliance to specified requirements.

Provide recommendations for incoming inspection requirements and defective material disposition as needed.

Manage and maintain Supplier Corrective Action (SCAR) process by working with suppliers to resolve defective material issues, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.

Develop, maintain, and issue Supplier Performance Scorecards

Responsible for updating and tracking hard tooling assets at the supplier's location.

Manage and maintain Approved Supplier List, suppliers Quality Certification status, and special process assessments.

Manage and maintain Supplier Quality Manual

COMPETENCIES:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills, including ability to resolve disputes and observe confidentiality.

Ability to use PC and widely used software packages, e.g., spreadsheets (Excel), word processing (MS Word), Power point, Microsoft Outlook.

Ability to learn new software packages as necessary.

Ability to meet deadlines; accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.

Ability to learn new duties and adjust to new situations encountered on the job within a reasonable amount of time.

Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization (both inside and outside the company)

QUALIFICATIONS:

B.S. degree in engineering discipline

Minimum 3 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment

Quality auditing experience, IATF preferred

Advanced Product Quality Planning experience

Prefer experience with automotive or heavy truck OEM's and/or Tier 1 supply base

Requires up to 15-20% travel, including international travel

Base Pay Range: $78,180 - $109,452

Compensation Disclosure:

At Phillips and Temro Industries, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is listed above. Your base pay will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location. The final salary offer will be based on these criteria and may differ based on the candidate's experience and qualifications and other job-related reasons. If you have any questions about the salary range, the compensation structure, or benefits offered feel free to reach out to [email protected]

Benefits Available to Full-Time Employees:

Health insurance, dental, and vision (cost-share)

HSA/FSA

STD and LTD (company provided)

Basic Life and AD&D (company provided)

Voluntary Supplemental Life

EAP (company provided)

Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

401K plan with employer match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Volunteer hours

Annual bonus based on company performance

Tuition Reimbursement

Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors of Engineering (required)

Experience

2 years: Quality auditing experience, IATF preferred. (required)

3 years: Quality experience in a manufacturing environment. (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor-s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

3 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55344

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

SUPPL001582

Job Benefits

Not specified