SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER

Supplier Quality Engineer

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for the quality oversight of Century Arms supply base for manufactured firearm parts. This oversight of suppliers includes conducting on-site quality system audits, first article inspections and source inspections along with various other tasks at Century Arms related to the incoming inspections, first articles, screenings and defect communications.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts supplier on-site quality system audits.

• Conducts source inspections to product specifications both domestically and internationally.

• Conducts onsite First Article inspections.

• Creates and executes Incoming Inspection plans for firearms and parts.

• Screens defective material for identified non-conformances.

• Identifies problems and conducts Root Cause analysis on supplied parts in order to eliminate supplier defects.

• Maintains record of non-conforming materials.

• Creates, issues and accepts supplier corrective action requests.

• Reviews, approves and communicates First Article inspection results to internal customers and suppliers.

• Arranges disposition Non-conforming material.

• Trains new Quality Control inspectors.

• Routinely delegates priority assignments and inspection activities to others within the Quality Assurance Team based on business demands.

• Stays on task with assigned duties at all times.

• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

• Support and adhere to all ISO standards applicable to the Company.

• Adheres to all employment policies/safety policies/practices required by law/established by Company.

• Wears all necessary Personal Protective Equipment directed by the Company at all times.

• Demonstrates complete understanding of firearms safety.

• Maintains and keeps workstation and department area clean.

• Immediately reports and resolves any maintenance and/or safety issues in conjunction with Management.

• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward co-workers, other department and the Company.

• Maintains respect, courtesy and professionalism toward all co-workers and the Company.

• Communicates clearly and effectively with co-workers and management.

• Actively participate and support the 5S process within the work area on a daily basis.

• Other duties will be assigned as required.

Qualifications & Knowledge Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.

• General mechanical ability is required.

• Possess sound problem-solving skills.

• Interact effectively with peers, staff and all levels of Management.

• Ability to use Excel, Word and Outlook

• Strong understanding of Trigonometry and Mathematics

• Experience with Industry Sampling Plans

• Demonstrated ability to used Standard measurement tools, height stands and optical comparators