Engineer , Supplier Quality

JOB DESCRIPTION

LOCATION: Westminster/Maryland (US-MD), United States |
BRAND: Knorr Brake Company |
REQUISITION : 9730 |
JOB GRADE: 16 |
ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own.

You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at !

Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) position is to implement Merak Supplier Quality Assurance Program. This includes supplier rating/performance reporting, establishing Supplier Quality flow downs, evaluating the supplier’s quality systems, performing product and process validations on the supplied product, evaluating nonconforming products, and implementing corrective actions. Also responsible for directing all commodity team supplier quality efforts to ensure the highest quality standard for purchased materials received itionally, to support supplier value engineering efforts to enhance supplier cost reductions, producibility improvements, and reduce the cost of supplier quality.

• Implement and maintain a complete Supplier Quality Assurance Program with key strategic suppliers to establish the highest quality standard for materials.
• Implement an ongoing supplier maintenance program to evaluate supplier performance at their facility and at Merak to ensure that established requirements are met and that there is evidence of continuous improvement.
• Evaluate non-conforming material and manage and implement corrective actions with associated suppliers.
• Communicate supplier development activities with the manufacturing team. Support manufacturing teams on problem-solving and corrective action related to supplier issues.
• Support daily quality with the manufacturing team.
• Must understand and adhere to all relevant statutory or regulatory compliance obligations.
• Must understand, support, and adhere to the Integrated Management System policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Must understand and support relevant key performance indicators (KPIs) as defined in the goal tree.
• Actively participate and create Project Milestones.
• Follow up on problem solving and create solutions (non-conformities, client complaints) using 8D reports.

• Can develop and implement quality standards.
• Is proactive and strategic thinking.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; confident in facing customer or supplier.
• Familiar with IPC standard requirements.
• Understanding of ISO 9000 or equivalent quality system standards.
• Knowledge of the total supplier quality assurance process.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Familiar with various manufacturing processes associated with purchase material requirements.
• Customer orientation – demonstrating service and relationship orientation toward internal and external customers, satisfying their needs, and generating mutually satisfactory solutions.
• Analytical thinking – collecting, analyzing, and structuring information using a wide perspective to identify key issues and patterns and draw conclusions.
• Creativity & Innovation – creating an atmosphere of openness and curiosity for innovations, providing and implementing inventive ideas that add value.
• Teamwork – working with others, building a positive climate, and trusting team relationships.
• Adaptability & Flexibility – building networks and working successfully in various, complex, changing, and challenging environments and with diverse people.
• Influence & Inspire – convincing others to embrace ideas, provide compelling arguments, and use informal processes.
• Communication skills – ability to speak, present, write,…