Supplier Quality Engineer

At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people's lives around the globe. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative, international environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Specifies inspection equipment, devices, tools and methods based on TRD, FMEA, drawings, and Inspection Planning Packages. Trains and directs team members in proper use of equipment. Supports Quality Technicians as needed. Assigns or recommends sampling rates, tools, and techniques for inspection procedures and planning packages. Organizes first article process and ensures appropriate inspection techniques are available for CTQs. Plans, organizes, and reviews new part/supplier/tool qualifications. Performs RCCM on products or processes not meeting expectations. Issues and mentors closing of SCARs when errors, failures, or out of control conditions occur. Coordinates with suppliers to establish, implement, maintain, and audit supplier control plans on key components to minimize risk of supplier failures. Prepares reports and presentations as needed for customers, suppliers and stakeholders. Facilitates supplier RCCM when supplier team is not capable to implement. Manages the ISO System. Leads CAR reviews and ISO audits. Prepares the audit team and the internal audit schedule. Manages the internal ISO documented quality system (ISO-DQS). Works closely with purchasing, QEs, and engineering to resolve drawing errors, plan for First Article and Pilot processes, Support and train production personnel on new product test processes during pilot and 1st production run. Complete Role Standard Work and deliver all other duties as assigned. Key Performance Factors Improvement of Scrap, RTY, and In Process Rejection rates. Improvement of customer quality (justified complaint rate). 3M5->M6 execution on time to plan. First Article age and acceptance rate MRB age and supplier quality metrics (Q Score, PPM, etc) Dock to Stock (Cell) attainment

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Working knowledge of GD&T standards Excellent computer skills and data analysis/data mining capability. Excellent understanding of Quality Engineering Statistics and has the ability to use this to leverage quality performance. Working knowledge of AIAG definitions and practices for FMEA, MSA, Cp, CpK and SPC. Knows how to apply each in practice. Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent demonstration.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) of Engineering from four-year college or university or three to five years of related quality engineering experience. Working Conditions /

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary Range:

$75,000/yr - $110,000/yr Contact person: Veronica Ortiz Human Resources Generalist Please submit your application via the 'Apply' button. Working at GF means being part of a dynamic and supportive work environment where people are at the heart of our business. Teamwork and collaboration are essential to master joint challenges. By offering our employees every chance to grow and develop, we propel our selves forward success. We measure success both by the quality of the results and how quickly we deliver them. That's why it's crucial for us to consistently look for innovative solutions and opportunities to help us evolve and boost our performance. GF, with a rich history in industrial innovation, is actively reshaping itself to become the global leader in Flow Solutions for Industry, Infrastructure and Buildings. With its divisions, GF Piping Systems and GF Building Flow Solutions, GF delivers essential products and solutions that enable the safe and efficient transport of liquids and gases worldwide. Founded in 1802, GF is headquartered in Switzerland and present in 46 countries with 184 companies, 74 of which are production companies as per end of 2024. GF employs about 19'000 professionals and generated sales of

CHF 4'776

million in 2024. GF is listed on the Swiss stock exchange. Do you have problems applying for a job? Please feel free to reach out: peopleattraction@georgfischer.com