Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

Scope:             Responsible for supporting all supplier qualification and management activities within North America relating to Victaulic pre-fabrication activities.  These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, product and process audits, development, corrective action, and production process evaluation/improvement.  The incumbent will be required to work with new as well as existing suppliers.

RESPONSIBILITIES to include but not limited to:

• Working with Sourcing and other functional groups, the incumbent will drive the supplier qualification process for all existing and prospective Victaulic suppliers in accordance with corporate procedures. Responsible for supplier qualification in conjunction with Sourcing and other applicable groups for the introduction of new suppliers, products, and production processes.
• Responsible for supporting all elements of the supplier quality management system including, first piece approvals, periodic production part inspections, product/process validations and improvement, PFMEA/control plan development and adherence, non-conforming material containment, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action. 
• Assist suppliers in understanding and implementing Victaulic product specifications.
• Responsible for assisting in supplier corrective action as it pertains to internal or external failures.  For issues affecting product availability, lead team meetings to ensure actions and status are communicated effectively. 
• Responsible for supplier development.  In conjunction with the Global Quality Assurance Engineering group, identify opportunities for development based on risk and benefit.  Development opportunities include, but not limited to, improved inspection initiatives, leveraging technology, mistake proofing, capacity improvement, or quality management opportunities.
• Perform special projects as assigned by the Supplier Quality Manager.
• Implement Victaulic prefabrication production methodologies and technologies for new suppliers. Ensure conformance with methodologies for existing suppliers.
• Act as the Facility Liaison for North American Victaulic pre-fabrication facilities. Responsibilities include collaborating closely with pre-fabrication facilities to understand supplier quality issues, ensure effective communication, and drive timely resolution of supplier corrective actions.
• Initiate periodic communication with internal customers to ensure quality objectives are clearly identified and acted upon.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a supplier quality engineering role with demonstrated success in supplier qualification, management, correction, and development.
• Experience with managing supplier quality in the production of fabricated and general assembly.
• NDT Level 2 certification is a plus.
• A strong knowledge of facility audits in accordance with standard QMS guidelines.
• A strong knowledge of fundamental quality engineering principles and techniques; including statistical analysis and related software.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer or equivalent international certification highly desirable.
• Proficient in problem solving.
• Proficient in the use of electronic systems and software (MS Office, Minitab, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to travel 50% of the time with short notice. 
• Proficient knowledge of measuring equipment and technology.
• Able to make independent decisions without supervisory assistance.

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process). 

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