Engineering - Supplier Quality Engineer; Entry Level

Timing: 1st Shift (Mon to Fri)

Contract: 0-12 Months (Possible Extensions)

This Supplier Quality Engineering position will have responsibility for oversight and improvement of a selected sub-set of Opco's component and sub-assembly suppliers.

• Coordinate and facilitate the resolution of problems involving the integration of suppliers’ products and services into Opco’s manufacturing processes
• Investigate and analyze technical issues relating to quality, tooling and supplier manufacturing
• Provide technical consultation to internal and external suppliers for the selection of manufacturing processes
• Review validation reports and/or first article submissions for new supplied components
• Determine supplier performance targets and review supplier on-going manufacturing performance against set targets
• Assist in coordinating across technical disciplines within the organization, suppliers, joint venture partners and/or OEM partners
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Develop and track project and action plans
• Monitor policies, procedures, and standards relating to Supplier Quality Engineering (i.e. metrics, data entry, log parts)
• [Potential] Domestic travel to supplier sites to facilitate problem solving and perform on-site audits. Up to 25% travel.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology discipline
• 0-3 years of relevant experience, primarily focused on the design, manufacturing, and quality of component parts
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at a minimum)

• Strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with techniques such as 5 why's, 8D, pareto analysis, Design of Experiments, DMAIC, and others.
• Basic understanding of statistical tools and their application to manufacturing processes (ie, process capability studies, establishing process control limits, etc)
• Experience working in an ISO regulated manufacturing facility or ISO standards is a plus
• Training and experience in the use of GD&T
• Understanding of measurement methods
• Experienced with Oracle
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency to resolve issues and complete projects
• Works well with others and is able to coordinate efforts with own and other departments
• Able to operate independently with limited oversight
• High attention to detail