Supplier Quality Engineer

Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Medina, OH

Job Summary:

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for qualifying and maintaining suppliers according to the organization’s standards. Ensures that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials and services consistently. Work with sourcing, purchasing, quality, manufacturing and engineering to assist in the resolution of supplier related issues. Performs supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards. Evaluates supplier’s internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback to all departments involved. Develops and maintains the internal supplier rating and reporting system.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

· Responsible for assuring supplier compliance to purchase order requirements.

· Evaluate quality systems and process controls of potential new suppliers.

· Review and approve supplier PPAPs.

· Improve supplier performance and productivity.

· Develop/revise procedures for supplier control.

· Update and maintain a supplier development program.

· Maintain the Approved Supplier List.

· Plan and conduct audits at suppliers and subcontractors.

· Must have or complete ISO 9001:2015 / IATF 16949:2016 Lead Internal Auditor certification within 12 months.

· Perform validation of supplier corrective actions.

· Interface with plant personnel, suppliers and buyers on a daily basis.

· Work with suppliers and subcontractors to develop and maintain ISO 9001:2015 / IATF 16949:2016 compliant quality systems.

· Responsible for the disposition of any potential discrepant supplier material.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

· Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

· Minimum of five years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of diverse manufacturing processes is a plus.

· Must have experience working with suppliers along with a proven track record of reducing incoming material defects.

· Six Sigma training and/or certification is a plus.

· Familiarity with ERP concepts and systems preferable and experience with QAD MFG/PRO ERP system a plus.

Travel Requirements: Must be willing to travel up to 25%.

Physical & Mental Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

· Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week

· Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution

· Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-Term Disability

· Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life, Child Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long-Term Disability

· 401(k) with matching contribution that is fully vested from day 1

· Generous amount of PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays

· Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunity

· $250 in Lifestyle Reimbursement Account upon completion of annual physical

· Wellness program with monthly themes, quarterly challenges, onsite flu shot clinics and biometric screenings.

· Clean and safe work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.