Engineer

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLEDrives supplier quality performance, continuous improvement, and risk mitigation across the supply base. Acts as a key technical contributor partnering across functions to ensure supplier capabilities meet product, regulatory, and business requirements. Leads supplier quality activities and influences outcomes without direct authority.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESSupport onboarding of suppliers, including validation and readiness activitiesContribute to supplier improvement plans to address performance gapsCollaborate with suppliers to improve process capability and product qualityTrack supplier quality metrics (PPM, defect rates, yield, escapes) and perform trend analysisMonitor supplier performance and identify risks and systemic issuesSupport supplier reviews and follow-up on improvement actionsInvestigate supplier-related defects, incoming issues, and field failuresOwn supplier nonconformance management, including containment, resolution, and closure of supplier-related issuesSupport root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)Drive and own supplier corrective actions, ensuring timely and effective implementation and verification of effectivenessCommunicate supplier quality issues and track resolution progressSupport development and maintenance of inspection procedures and acceptance criteriaAssist in optimizing incoming inspection strategies based on riskProvide guidance to inspection teams as neededCollaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality teamsProvide input to supplier-related quality decisionsParticipate in cross-functional problem-solving effortsAnalyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvementOwn supplier change management processes, including review, risk assessment, approval, and implementation of supplier-initiated changesQUALIFICATIONSEducation LevelMajor/FieldorEquivalentBachelor's DegreeEngineering or related field?Equivalent combination of education and experienceEXPERIENCE / BACKGROUNDExperienceExperience Details2-4 yearsSupplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or related experienceSupplier Development Quality Engineer responsible for activities related to supplier selection and evaluation, material qualification, supplier performance and receiving inspection. Contributes to the development, establishment and maintenance of supplier quality engineering methodologies, systems and practices which meet SJM and regulatory requirements. Enable Skills-Based Hiring No Start Time (AM/PM) (1st shift) 8am - 5pm with some flexibilityEnd Time (AM/PM) Monday - FridayCategory EngineeringDate of Manager Spotlight Call or Exception Reason TBD