Manufacturing quality engineering

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We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Join our team as a Supplier Quality Development Engineer!
The Supplier Quality Development Engineer is responsible for the supplier quality development activities in USA and Mexico. This role involves performing manufacturing partner (MP) audits, supporting MPs in problem-solving activities, training MPs on quality tools, driving continuous improvement projects with MPs, reviewing/approving PPAP documents, and supporting MPs on complex projects. The SQDE ensures that the quality requirements of Protolabs Network (PLN) are understood throughout the supply chain and supports compliance-related activities. Additionally, they provide support to MPs and the sales team in fulfilling quality documentation requirements for orders and improving the efficiency of the order intake process related to quality review and requirements.

The SQDE will monitor and proactively drive supplier performance and maturation, focusing on quality targets and problem-solving. Additionally, they will identify and deploy the best manufacturing practices to ensure manufacturing consistency across the network.

Assist MPs and the sales team with orders that require quality documentation, ensuring that requirements are understood and fulfilled by the MPs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve the current systems and processes, making the order intake process more efficient in relation to quality review and requirements.
Support customer quality & compliance surveys, corrective action requests etc.
Monitor and proactively drive supplier performance and maturation, focusing on capabilities, quality targets and problem-solving.
Develop suppliers by identifying and implementing manufacturing best practices to ensure consistency across the network.
Support the development of new capabilities, such as technologies, materials, inspection methodology, and post-processing options.
Design processes to effectively manage supplier relationships and performance in a scalable manner.
Make data driven recommendations for off-boarding MPs that fail to correct issues.
Benchmark and leverage best practices across the MP network.
Utilize an analytical mindset and data-driven approach to supplier management.
Travel of up to 30% to 50% is required for this role.
Ability to travel 30-50% in the US and Mexico

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical), physical Science, or related field, from an accredited college or university
• Understanding of Quality systems and practices in a manufacturing environment.
• An analytical and risk-based mindset and data driven approach to quality management.
• Experience with CNC machining.
• Experience with Injection Molding.
• 3DP, and/or Sheet metal experience is a big plus.
• Experience reviewing PPAP documents

Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO, Holiday Pay, and Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications.

Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; the majority of this job function is performed in a manufacturing area exposed to machinery and noise; Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.