Supplier Quality Specialist

Overview

Ensure the quality of UE’s supply base by performing Incoming Inspection, evaluating component discrepancies, and tracking corrective and preventive action.

• 5+ years related industry experience, preferably in a Quality Assurance function.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of materials and components (mechanical, electronic, and manufacturing processes) to ensure specified requirements are met.
• Thorough understanding of Incoming Inspection methods and use of associated tools and gauges.
• Experience with Keyence Instant Measurement (IM) and CMM 3D Scanner (VL Series) systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization and externally with Suppliers, Agencies, and Customers.
• Experience with industry standards such as ISO 9001:2015.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, or equivalent software experience required.
• Ability and willingness to work in a team based environment with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

• Ensure timely movement of incoming receipts by performing daily inspection of parts, material, services, and certificates to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Manage the Material Discrepancy Report (MDR) process to ensure proper identification, communication, and remediation of non-conformances with Suppliers.
• Evaluate Supplier corrective action or CAPA for MDR’s and ensure timely submission and closure.
• Organize and lead the Material Review Board (MRB) meetings.
• Works collaboratively with Supplier Development, Materials Management, Engineering, and Production on all Supplier quality related issues.
• Supports and prepares for site level internal, Agency, and Customer audits.
• Administer Ship-To-Stock by evaluating parts history to determine when parts/suppliers should require incoming inspection.
• Identifies opportunities and implements improvements to inspection processes.
• Interacts and coordinates ECN activities with other departments and external Suppliers as required.
• Maintain the Pre-Production Sample Review (PPSR) log and process PPSR’s in a timely manner.
• Ensure timely closure of non-conformances (NCs) as assigned by communicating NCs from Production to Suppliers and obtain root cause and corrective action as required.
• Maintain safe work environment by following company safety procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.