Supplier Quality Engineer

ITT Enidine Supplier Quality Engineer

ITT Enidine is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their team in Orchard Park, NY. The Supplier Quality Engineer will participate and lead MRB activities, manage supplier performance, perform source inspections & audits, and manage NPI verification activities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support Material Review board (MRB) activities, including:

  • Investigate supplier rejections

  • Manage SCAR's

  • Coordinating return-to-vendor (RTV) activities

  • Tracking corrective action status

• Serve as primary quality owner for high-risk suppliers.

• Review and disposition supplier deviations in collaboration with engineering and operations.

• Manage assigned suppliers within the Approved Supplier List (ASL)

• Lead supplier audits and on-site assessments

• Drive supplier performance improvements using scorecards and metrics

• Assist supervision in establishing and maintaining supplier performance metrics and reports

• Support supplier onboarding and development.

• Review FAI submissions and ensure compliance with requirements.

• Assist suppliers with development of control plans/inspection plans

• Mentor SQEs and inspectors and influence cross-functional teams

• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives impacting DPPM, OTD, Scrap and cost

• Ensure robust flow-down and compliance with customer-specific and regulatory requirements

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, certifications, and relevant supplier quality or manufacturing quality experience.

• 5+ years of quality experience in manufacturing.

• Experience leading supplier corrective actions and root cause investigations.

• Experience working directly with suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive improvement.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace, defense, industrial, or regulated manufacturing experience
• AS9100 quality management system experience
• Supplier audit experience
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee or Refugee.

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our 'ITT'ers' fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on 'what' they accomplish, but also on 'how' they reflect ITT's values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

Annual salary range is $83,000 to $124,000, plus benefits and incentives.