Supplier Quality Engineer Position Available In Calhoun, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: The Supplier Quality Engineer position, reporting to the Procurement Quality Support Engineering group, requires investigating, evaluating, and resolving supplier quality issues, leading improvement projects, and ensuring swift containment of non-conformances. The role involves enforcing purchase order requirements, mentoring junior team members, and driving a "Zero Defect" mentality. A Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field and 4 years of related experience are typically required.
Job Description
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Sr. SQE). This position reports to their Procurement Quality Support Engineering (PQSE) group and is 100% on-site and essential. The Sr. SQE will investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems by conducting defect investigations, analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects. The Sr. SQE will lead and conduct containment efforts, maintaining traceability of actions and delegating accordingly, to ensure the swift containment of supplier non-conformances. Additionally, frequent interaction and status reporting to internal and external customers are required. The successful candidate will support multiple projects to completion, in support of the overall program. This position entails the enforcement of purchase order (PO) requirements, supplier non-conformance management and supplier performance improvement, including thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective action. The Sr. SQE will mentor junior SQE’s to further their development within the team. Evaluates the impact of nonconforming product and assess suppliers’ corrective actions. Champions problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances. Evaluates First Article Inspections per the AS9102 requirements. Works with suppliers to meet Client requirements. Evaluates First Article Test plans and reports for execution and approval. Drives “Zero Defect” mentality within the supply base and A3 problem solving tool practices. Skills Required Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in and Engineering related field of study and 4 years related work experience, 10 years relative work experience in lieu of education. Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and presentation generation. Strong working knowledge of mechanical drawing interpretation and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T). Strong working knowledge of Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventative Actions. Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Systems and AS9102B First Article Requirements or comparable industry standards. Practical problem solver. Computer skills to include MS Office Suite and related industry software applications. Skills Preferred Experience Required See above Experience Preferred Experience in Defense Prime Contract environment. Experience with product line validation, test plans, test equipment and product qualification. Specific experience with electrical assemblies for the Defense Industry. Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools (eg Green/Black Belt). Toyota Production System (TPS), Toyota Way, A3 problem solving tool.
