Supplier Quality Engineer I

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Client designs, develops, manufactures and markets orthopedics products, including knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, foot and ankle artificial joints and dental prostheses. client has operations in more than 40 countries around the world

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer I

Work Location: Warsaw, IN

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

Duties:

• Assists with the training and implementation process for deploying six sigma, problem solving, SPC/ process control, and quality tools at Client supplier partners. This position will be responsible for assisting with initial gap assessments to contribute to individual supplier development plans and will be responsible for the implementation of quality, six-sigma, process control, and training projects. This position will also be responsible for tracking multiple projects and working with the remainder of the supplier development team to coordinate their time at the suppliers.
• Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Six-sigma, problem solving, SPC/process control, and Quality projects at supplier
• Assisting with initial gap assessments and contributing to individual development plans for each supplier
• Refining training material used to deploy the supplier development philosophy
• Monitor supplier progress against pre-agreed objectives and goals
• Coaching and mentoring suppliers on six sigma, lean, and quality tools
• Total Percent (not to exceed 100%)
• Individual percents should be greater than or equal to 5%.

Skills:

• Demonstrates a fundamental base in statistics, SPC, and process control methodologies
• Demonstrates fundamental problem solving skills through the use of quality and statistical tools
• Demonstrates a fundamental base in Quality tools such as control plans, risk analysis, gage calibration and gage studies, advanced quality planning, and process validation.
• Must possess effective facilitator, instructor, and mentoring skills
• Has a previous experience in conducting QMS or POS audits
• Has a working knowledge of lean philosophies, production processes, and effective change control
• Must have demonstrated a history of strong performance, including leadership abilities, and excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills

Education:

• BS in Engineering or Science / Technical field.
• 3-5 years experience in Product Quality/Supplier Quality
• Certified six Sigma or Lean Green Belt minimum

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.