Manufacturing quality engineering

Ensure the quality of materials meet quality standards and customer requirements through proactive quality assurance, continuous improvement, and strong supplier relationships.Supplier Development: Collaborate with suppliers to enhance quality management systems and ensure compliance with company standards.Quality Audits: Conduct regular audits of suppliers to assess their quality processes and identify areas for improvement.Drive continuous improvement initiatives at supplier locations to reduce defects and enhance overall quality.Address and resolve quality issues through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures.Ensure seamless supplier setup and execution of NPI material.Documentation: Maintain comprehensive records of supplier performance, audits, and corrective actions.Training: Provide training and support to suppliers on quality standards, tools, and techniques.Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams such as procurement, engineering, and manufacturing to align supplier quality with company objectives.Compliance: Ensure suppliers comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports on supplier quality performance to management.Skills and Experience:Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in supplier quality engineering or a similar role.Ideal candidate has a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) Certification. Additionally, the candidate will have 5 years of execution of projects via (LSSGB) methodologies.The perfect candidate will have their Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Lean (LSSBB) Certification and a minimum of 7 years of execution of projects via (LSSBB) methodologies.Proficiency in quality management tools such as Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address quality issues.Ability to lead and mentor supplier teams towards achieving quality objectives.High attention to detail to ensure precision in audits and quality assessments.Proactive attitude towards identifying potential quality issues before they arise.Creativity in developing new approaches to improve supplier quality.The ideal candidate has a the following Certifications:ISO 9001:2015 - Lead Auditor ProfessionalISO 9001:2015 - Internal Auditor ProfessionalISO 13485:2016 - Lead Auditor ProfessionalISO 13485:2016 - Internal Auditor ProfessionalQM - Quality Management SystemsMD - Medical Devices Quality Management SystemsAU - Management Systems AuditingTL - Leading Management Systems Audit TeamsAQ - Process Improvement AuditorCertified Quality EngineerStrong PC skills (Excel, PP, Word, Access, Minitab).Demonstrated ability to influence teams and programs regarding quality, productivity and/or customer service.Ability to work on multiple projects with limited direction.Overall understanding of a manufacturing company’s operations.Maximum of 50% travel to suppliers requiredEducation Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, specifically Mechanical or Electrical.Quality Management degree or experience a strong plus.Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationJob SummaryRequisition Number: Professionals Level 3Schedule: Full-Time