Supplier Quality Engineer Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

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Supplier Quality Engineer Job Description The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for managing the quality of products provided by suppliers and contractors and ensuring compliance with regulations by adhering to proper purchasing controls. This includes procedures for supplier qualification, part qualification, nonconformance management, supplier corrective actions, and supplier performance monitoring. The SQE supports the sourcing of purchased items through an assessment of supplier capabilities and the successful completion of component qualifications that verify manufacturing capabilities. During new product development activities, the SQE guides inspection methods and works closely with Inspection services to conduct Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) and establish correlation with the supplier. The SQE also collaborates with purchasing, manufacturing, and the supplier to facilitate issue resolution for non-conformances and ensures effective root cause corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence. Responsibilities Support issue resolution for purchased items and provide risk assessment and final disposition of non-conforming products. Support the development of new purchased products, including specification requirements and risk documentation. Facilitate and approve supplier component qualifications, including process validations, to verify implementation of acceptable inspection techniques, manufacturing process controls, and Quality System controls. Work with suppliers and receiving inspection to develop and correlate robust inspection methods and fixtures as required. Create and update Receiving Inspection Plans. Support Supplier Change Requests and facilitate impact assessment and plan development. Request and verify successful completion of First Article Inspections during part qualifications. Manage and conduct supplier audits (on-site or desk) and verify completion of identified supplier corrective actions (SCARs). Maintain records for coordination of Quality System reporting. Identify and implement Quality System process improvement opportunities. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in risk assessment Experience in final disposition of non-conforming products Experience in supplier component qualifications Experience in conducting supplier audits Experience in identifying and implementing Quality System process improvements Work Environment The position is based in a manufacturing facility with multiple buildings on campus. This role is located at the corporate headquarters.