Sr. Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

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Woodbridge Sales & Engineering Inc.

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About Woodbridge

We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products. We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries. We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy.

We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology.

Woodbridge Culture

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We're thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte's Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it's a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!

What's in it for you?

* Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan

* Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match - Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match

* Flexible Working Hours

* Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches

* Continuous Learning Culture - We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

Role

Purpose:

The Sr. Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer is responsible for ensuring that direct production components and raw materials comply with Woodbridge and Customer quality standards, and meet all regulatory and technical requirements, for flawless launch execution and maintenance of robust supplier performance to maximize Customer satisfaction.

The role serves as a liaison between Procurement, Engineering, Operations, Materials/Logistics, and Program Management to drive APQP discipline and manage supplier deliverables, to resolve supplier performance issues, to improve defect prevention, to foster continuous improvement, and to maintain a responsive, accountable and high-functioning supply base.

Major Responsibilities and

Activities:

* Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) deliverables with the direct production component and raw material supply base, while monitoring appropriate readiness and qualification measurables such as Supplier Risk Assessment, Supplier Team Feasibility, Supplier Run at Rate, Supplier PSO, adherence to Supplier Requirements Manual, and Supplier PPAP and IMDS submission, as applicable.

* Conduct supplier on-site audits (PSO, control plan, corrective action, etc.) and process capability studies, as required, to serve as "boots on the ground" to evaluate supplier compliance with quality standards and contractual requirements. Partner with Procurement to make recommendations on supplier suitability and readiness based on findings.

* Monitor monthly supplier scorecards (PPM, delivery, Customer satisfaction) generated within the Woodbridge Supplier Performance System (SPS).

* Identify poor performing suppliers using a risk-based approach combined with SPS reporting, and implement appropriate quality improvement plans (QIP) as needed, to drive defect prevention through robust corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives.

* Serve as the primary escalation point for critical supplier quality issues, communicating regularly with site quality and materials for alignment, to monitor and manage timely and robust resolution. This includes review of Product Complaint Notices (PCNs) with plant teams and suppliers when support is requested, as well as verifying the completeness of supplier 8D response and implementation of permanent corrective action.

* Oversee structured problem-solving (8D, 5-Why) for supplier issues, and ensure corrective actions accurately address root cause.

* Partner with site quality and materials teams for supplier responsiveness and accountability for controlled shipping schedules and recovery plans in response to supplier quality issues, including cost recovery for WFC operations.

* Support the Procurement team through RFQ technical reviews, as required. Work with suppliers under consideration for award of new parts, to review prints and designs in coordination with product engineering, and to document supplier input on part/tooling feasibility, potential process improvements, innovations to improve process capability, etc.

* Guide suppliers through process requalification, tool/part transfers, and major engineering changes.

* Approve Supplier PPAPs and PSWs, and conduct supplier on-site PPAP data verification, as required.

* Support annual reviews and routine…