Supplier Quality Engineer Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Description

• Develop and implement Supplier quality programs. including continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Manages supplier qualification process, including reviewing and assessing suppliers’ qualification documents, and performs on-site audits—assessing suppliers’ capabilities and capacity.
• Monitoring and analyzing quality performance driving measurable improvement in defined KPIs.
• Improve new supplier introduction, qualification, technical evaluations, and approval processes.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations on critical supplier selections, drives supplier continuous improvement processes and approves of supplier corrective actions.
• Perform risk analysis to define incoming inspection requirements.
• Support the Implementation of quality system changes and enhancements to drive manufacturing efficiencies, meet shipment commitments, and ensure internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Drive “Right the First Time” mentality within the supply base.
• Work with the engineering team to review assembly specifications as related to manufacturability.
• Participate in internal quality system audits.
• Represent and encourage a continuous improvement culture within the manufacturing team.
• Strong interpersonal skills (relationship building, teamwork, interpersonal insight, conflict resolution, customer orientation).
• Unquestionable Integrity (do the right thing…always, honesty, clear communications, adherence, and leadership on all aspects of financial and policy compliance.)
• Personal characteristics (motivation/commitment, flexibility, assertiveness, development orientation, resilience, quality orientation).
• Fluent in listening, writing and spoken English,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High proficiency in computer technology and systems operations, with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Great technical knowledge in Electronics, Manufacturing, Maintenance and Logistic
• Capable to perform professional audits and reports
• Able to work efficiently in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex projects and changing priorities and make sound decisions under pressure in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to execute on initiatives and deliver promised results. Ability to engage and influence across all levels.
• Strong leadership skills: Team development, ability to influence, assessment of others, feedback/coaching, delegation, motivating others, performance management, communicating expectations. Additional Skills & Qualifications
• BS Degree in quality, industrial, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
• ASQ certification preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in supplier quality engineering, quality assurance, or a similar role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Practical, hands-on experience in supply chain development, qualifying and developing suppliers.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical assembly drawings, Weld and Coating symbols, work instructions, and written directions.

Experience Level Intermediate Level