Supplier Quality Engineer III

at S&C Electric Company in Palatine, Illinois, United States Job Description As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner! Hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Onsite Compensation At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position in the United States is $103,510 - $137,121.60. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria. Join Our Team as a Supplier Quality Engineer III! The Supplier Quality Engineer III takes ownership of quality initiatives for supplier-related projects, managing activities that improve supplier performance and align with organizational objectives. This role bridges internal teams and suppliers to drive effective quality improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Risk Management:

Lead risk assessments of supplier processes and implement strategies to mitigate potential quality issues.

Cross-functional collaboration:

Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align supplier quality objectives with project requirements.

Performance Improvement Initiatives:

Develop and execute supplier improvement programs based on data-driven insights.

Supplier Qualification Oversight:

Manage the PPAP process for new and existing suppliers, ensuring compliance with specifications.

Quality Support & Collaboration:

Provide quality support for operations, working closely with Global Sourcing to address quality-related issues and drive continuous improvements. Support the resolution of complex quality issues, utilizing advanced problem-solving tools to identify root causes and implement effective preventative measures.

Metrics & Feedback Utilization:

Utilize quality feedback and metrics to identify opportunities for design and process improvements, driving data-driven decision-making across the company.

Team Support:

Support other quality engineers in their work, setting standards and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the quality engineering team.

Industry Trends & Innovation:

Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating relevant advancements into the company's approach to quality engineering.

Compliance:

Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules. What you'll

Need To Succeed:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a similar technical field. 5-7 years of progressive experience in quality engineering focusing on supplier quality within the electrical industry or a related industry. High level knowledge of supplier quality systems, including APQP, PPAP, and Six Sigma tools. Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale supplier quality programs. Hands-on experience with statistical analysis tools used for quality analysis. Sound understanding of supplier qualification processes and risk mitigation strategies. Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function. Good project management skills, able to successfully lead small project teams through challenges. Sound organizational and multitasking skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced working environment. Sound attention to detail with an analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills. Good interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve... For full info follow application link. S&C has a proud and longstanding tradition of providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Further, S&C is committed to taking affirmative action to ensure that qualified females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities can pursue equal employment opportunities. For information regarding equal employment opportunity, please see http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account