Supplier Quality Engineer

Purpose

The role of the Suppliers Quality Coordinator (SQC) is to improve quality in line with the site PPM and number of suppliers’ complaints target. In this context, the SQC is involved in the supplier and/or raw material qualification process, responsible for all quality improvement issues related to materials and suppliers. The SQC is responsible for driving suppliers toward quality expectations and materials technical specifications.

To succeed in this mission, the SQC must build collaborative links internally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Production and externally with suppliers.

• Maintain proper safety standards according to established policies and procedures, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed in the production area.
• Actively participate in and sustain all 5S activities and routine.
• Act as the quality representative responsible for ensuring that all new or potential suppliers are assessed against the relevant selection procedures and fully meet the standards required by IDEMIA.
• Perform suppliers’ product and process qualification and/or follow-up audits.
• Review technical specifications with Engineering and internal incoming inspection instructions and control plan.
• Lead the Material Review Board with Engineering and Supply Chain.
• Plan and monitor appropriate actions (audits, scorecards) and measure quality supplier performance level as per set frequency, according to the monitoring level determined for the suppliers.
• Control material non-conformities and ensure proper communication internally to Supply Chain, Engineering and Production, and externally to suppliers.
• Ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions at supplier and internally by supporting root cause analysis and effectiveness checks of corrective actions.
• Provide the necessary data to enable Purchasing to transfer costs of non-quality to the suppliers.
• Ensure that suppliers control their processes and final outgoing inspection, providing Certificate of Conformance at each delivery.
• Ensure proper Incoming Inspection procedures are implemented (proper controls, frequency and tools) and monitor results.
• Manage projects and key indicators by creating suitable data analysis and reporting findings based on statistical evidence and trending.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of department procedures and work instructions, and help train personnel to ensure updated training in work instructions and procedures.
• Support and understand ISO 9001 and 14001, VISA/MC/PCI, and any other specifications and requirements.
• Assist the supervisor in maintaining workflow in the department and coordinating department functions with the production schedule for material-related issues.
• Follow procedures and guidelines as defined by the Employee Handbook.
• Perform other duties as instructed by direct supervision.

• At least five years of experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Assurance and/or Quality audits.
• Advanced computer skills to include all main MS Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to perform well under pressure.
• Strong organization skills, excellent personal time management, group time management, decision-making, and analytical skills required.
• Must be extremely detail-oriented and accept ownership for projects.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.