Quality Engineer (Painesville)

Job Overview

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Reports to: Quality Manager

Job Type: Full time

Job Summary

Quality Engineer specializing in Supplier Quality, crucial in upholding our commitment to

excellence. Primary responsibilities will include developing and implementing supplier quality

control procedures, conducting comprehensive audits, and driving corrective actions to resolve

quality issues. Additionally, oversee the Approved Vendor List, manage internal and external

audits, and support our calibration and documentation systems in the fulfillment of Business

Management Systems requirements.

Duties / Responsibilities

Supplier Management

• Conduct regular supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards

o Audits on site with Suppliers (~ 20-35% travel required)

o Audits remote surveys

o Compile and document results

o Risk Assessment and processing of related documentation

• Develop and implement supplier quality and delivery control procedures and audits

• Monitor and report on supplier performance metrics

• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions

• Review and approve supplier quality documentation

• Manage non-conformance reports and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely

resolution

• Facilitate supplier development initiatives to promote continuous improvement

o Provide training to suppliers with on site activities as well as remote learning

• Participate in supplier selection and qualification processes

o Manage Approved Vendor List (on-boarding and release)

o Assist with processing new vendor requests

o Update certification and documentation required for records

• Support new product development by ensuring supplier quality requirements are met

Business Management Systems

• Manage and support internal corrective actions for continuous improvement

• Manage and support oversite of the calibration system

• Conduct, schedule and assist in audits (internal & customer)

• BMS document control (updating and distributing as required)

• Manage the Repair Station documentation and training database

• Support inspection as required

• Manage and coordinate annual company eye exams

• Additional projects & duties as assigned by the Quality Manager

• Complies and conducts business in accordance with all applicable laws and

regulations. Promotes ethical behavior by acting with honesty and integrity.

• Perform other duties as required.

5. Required Skills / Abilities

• Experience with AS 9100 or other relevant quality standards

• Proficiency in quality management analysis tools

• Six Sigma or Lean certification

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC)

• Proficiency in supplier audit methodologies

• Strong understanding of quality control principles and practices

• Proficiency in MS Office applications and quality management systems

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

• Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong ability to multi-task efficiently.

• Successfully prioritize and mange tasks in a fast-paced environment

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in quality assurance or supplier quality

engineering.