Supplier Quality Engineer
This role is located in Ironwood, Michigan. Beautifulareas with a multitude of outdoor/lake activities!
Want to be a part of a world class injection moldingcompany in a beautiful part of the country?Enjoy working in an environment where respect, trust, communication, teamwork, and excellence is valued and where every- one is learning and involved?
Then, Ironwood Plasticshas a place for you!
Who We Are:
IronwoodPlastics, a divisionof CTB, Inc. a BerkshireHathaway Company, is focused on delivering products that exceed expectations – and we are proud to be IATF16949 certified! Our success and topmarket share comes from our exceptional quality and flexibility to change, whileimplementing systems specificto the customer’s needs or industry. Ironwoodis a family-oriented company and a long historygoing back over 45 years. We take pride in serving the automotive, electronics, industrial, medical, and military industries. And, as a team member, you will play an integralrole in our pursuitof World Class performance in these markets!
Our Vision: Inspired Engineering. Precision Results®
What WeOffer:
- Exciting innovative, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment
- Challenging and progressive career development
- Competitive salaries
- Immediateparticipation in 401(k)
- Profit Sharing
- Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package witheligibility 30 days after youstart
- Best practice PTO policies and 10 paidholidays
- Opencommunication, recognitionprograms, team building events
What You’ll Do:
As the Supplier QualityEngineer, you will spearhead SupplierQuality for the Company as a whole, ensuring top qualityand delivery standards are achieved year over year.
Your Accountabilities in the Role:
- Understands the Automotive Advanced Planning Quality Process (APQP), to lead the auditingof new or existingsuppliers to ensuretheir Quality System processes and productspecifications are alignedto the Com- pany’s standards.
- Oversees any quality or delivery issue with suppliers, setting up action plans and validation programs,to bring obstacles to resolution.
- Reports supplier ratings,and related corrective actions (whereapplicable), to the leadership group monthly and quarterly to understand the Quality statusof suppliers, as well as preferred suppliers for purchasing.
- Works with cross-functional teams to understand material needsand coordinates thoseneeds with suppliers to ensurethe specifications of the materials are understood and productis received within compliance.
- Reviews material test data on product standards to validate and ensure materials are in line with company QualitySystem standards.
Position Requirements:
- Education: An Associate’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Technical, or relatedfield preferred; would consider a combination of course work and experience.
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in a Manufacturing and Quality Inspection position required; automotive experience preferred. Experience in Quality Systems,creating processflow diagramming, auditing techniques, and other related inspection checklists preferred.
- Certification(s): ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or equivalent certification preferred; or will get certification within 2 years of accepting position. Six Sigma, Green belt or Black Belt preferred.
- Functional Skills: Strong math, algebra,and statistical skills required; strong attention to detail,analytical skills, and the ability to problem-solve and make solid judgments required. Strong ability to plan, prioritize, and create results.Ability to read and interpretblueprints is required.
- Technology Aptitude/Skills: Solid Microsoft OfficeSkillset; ability to learn and use in-house ERP and soft- ware systems.
- Language Skills:Solid verbal and written communication skills; will presentto others.
- Leadership/Behaviors: Strong collaboration/influencing skillsto effectively implement change,with a strong work ethic who Leads by Example. Able to take initiative, work independently, and is forward-thinking,
- Culture Match Behaviors: Professional in appearance, customer-focused, intuitive thinker who can take a vision and successfully facilitate a plan of execution.
Other Important Information:
Salary: Salary is commensurate with proven expertise.
This positionis eligible for profit sharing! And, the compensation will grow as theteam member grows!
Reports To: Production Quality Engineer
Core Hours: 7:00am – 4:00pm (schedule can be flexible;will work approx.9 hours within this timeframe) TypicalWork Week: M-F; some weekends required (whenapplicable); 45 – 50 hours a week on average Direct Reports: None
Work Conditions: Lifting up to 30 lbs.; exposure to movingparts and equipment.
Travel: Approximately 20% (typically betweenfacilities and visits to suppliers)
Have other questions? ContactUs!
Email: [email protected]
Visit our websiteat: www.ironwood.com
Ironwood Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran statusor status as an individual with disability. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated againston the basis of disability.
Skills Required
- Associate's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Technical, or related field
- 2+ years experience in Manufacturing and Quality Inspection
- Automotive industry experience
- Experience with Quality Systems, process flow diagramming, auditing techniques, inspection checklists
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or obtain certification within 2 years
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
- Strong math, algebra, and statistical skills
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Solid Microsoft Office skillset; ability to learn and use in-house ERP and software systems
- Solid verbal and written communication skills; presentation ability
- Strong collaboration, influencing, initiative, and independent work skills
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and work around moving parts/equipment
- Willingness to travel approximately 20% for supplier and facility visits
What We Do
CTB, Inc. (www.ctbinc.com), a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of systems and solutions for preserving grain; producing poultry, pigs and eggs; and processing poultry. Its products and services are “Helping to Feed a Hungry World®” through grain storage, handling, conditioning and structures; through improved efficiency and air quality management in the care of poultry and livestock; and through efficient and high yield poultry processing. CTB also produces premium equine stables and makes equipment for various industrial applications. Founded as Chore-Time in 1952, CTB has been dedicated to “Leadership Through Innovation®” throughout its history. Based in Milford, Indiana, U.S.A., the company operates from multiple locations in various countries around the world and serves its customers through a worldwide network of independent dealers and distributors.
