Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality EngineerThe Sr Supplier Quality Engineer drives improvement and corrective action in the quality of components and services sourced from external suppliers. Provides technical support in the selection of suppliers. Develops acceptance criteria for materials. Monitors supplier performance to drive supplier corrective action, manufacturing yield issues and field failures.Your responsibilities include:Assess potential new suppliers for technical, quality and manufacturing capabilities.Provides technical support for the introduction of components from a new supplier.Generates and maintains incoming inspection procedures. Trains inspectors to these procedures.Analyses incoming material defects. Dispositions and drives corrective action as necessary. Communicates issues to suppliers.Investigates field failures related to supplier materials. Develop corrective action plan where necessary.Anticipates potential barriers to success as well as needed resources, sees alternatives to overcome obstacles, and avoids near missesPartners with suppliers on process improvements for capability, reduction in risk, single point failures, etc.Builds partnerships across the organization. Understands the costs/benefits/risks of pushing cross functional initiatives and makes appropriate tradeoffs.Is a positive image and a change agent for others internal and external to the group.Pro-Actively communicates effectively and ahead of supplier/customer or team needs.Communicates well in group settings with other departments or disciplines. Solicits inputs and involve others in decision making. Actively communicates and questions things to learn and to share ideas for improvements.Leads teams and projects and consistently hits project milestones. Creates crisp and clear project plans and develops strong contingency plans as part of project planning process.What we’re looking for in you:Demonstrated Problem Solving Expertise. Ability to drive quickly to the root cause of issue nonconformances through the application of the appropriate quality tools. We’re looking for a self-motivated and driven individual who will lead ongoing supplier performance improvement, risk reduction and efficiency improvement.Minimum Qualifications:Basic Qualifications: 2-3 requirements that every candidate who will be successful in this role MUST have. Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Technology or Similar. 5-10 Years of increasingly higher levels of engineering responsibility. Manufacturing Process Controls. Demonstrated understanding of QSR and ISO standard requirements for Material/Purchasing Controls, Validation and CAPA.Preferred Qualifications: 3-7 highlighted skills that would greatly benefit the successful candidate. ASQ CQE, CMQOE and CQA/CBA; Understanding of Supplier Quality Agreements; Problem Solving Prowess; Project LeadershipRequired Skills: MUST BE ABLE TO SIT ON SITE 90-100% CAPA - Corrective Action Preventative Action SCAR Will Consider Quality or Manufacturing Engineers with experience working with customers or suppliers Prefer Medical Device. If no medical device, prefer experience with packaging. Basic Qualification: Additional Skills: Background Check: Yes Notes: No remote option.