Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for managing supplier programs for manufacturing, packaging and other operational processes, as well as ensuring that quality programs are in compliance with customer and Excellerate requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:
  
  A minimum of 2 years of related industry experience is required; a bachelor's degree in a business or engineering discipline is preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of related industry experience is required;
  Five (5) years of related industry experience is preferred.
• Or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Subject matter expert (SME) for supplier activities by managing, maintaining, and improving the Supplier Quality Manual as well as applicable Excellerate supplier documentation
• Provide leadership and management of Excellerate supplier related issues to ensure proper communication and associated activities within the organization
• Establish and drive supplier quality performance via supplier scorecard metrics for improvement by collaborating with Supply Chain and Procurement
• Manage the Part Production Approval Process for all new suppliers
• Monitor and drive supplier corrective action and improvement to address nonconformances, customer feedback, and repeat process issues via the Supplier Corrective Action Response (SCAR) process
• Ensure the supplier understands and meets all customer and Excellerate requirements throughout the lifecycle of the product, as well as ensure changes are communicated to suppliers on a timely basis
• Participate in the supplier approval process by visiting potential suppliers, conducting supplier assessments and For Cause audits per Excellerate procedures
• Serve as the primary customer contact for supplier quality in meetings, customer feedback and concerns, including supplier specification inquiries and requested supplier audits
• Engage team members and other Subject Matter Experts to address process concerns related to supplier quality.
• Assist and utilize the deviation process to ensure proper communication of supplier changes or concerns are communicated to the customer as required
• Lead the SCAR process in response to a customer request for supplier corrective action, including responding to complaints and inquiries in their system
• Maintain supplier quality records and build relationships with suppliers
• Participate in the Quality Planning, Process FMEA and Control Plan processes and other new production introduction activities
• Guide and assist in disposition decisions for Non-Conforming Material (NCM).
• Promote Excellerate initiatives to improve quality
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.