Supplier Quality Engineer

OBJECTIVES:

Do you want to serve a higher purpose? The people at Industrial Scientific are committed to ending death on the job by the end of the century. We hire smart, motivated people, give them world-class tools in a supportive environment, and we let them do their job. In return, our team is highly engaged, creates quality solutions and delivers outstanding customer service.

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for building relationships with suppliers to ensure quality material is delivered to Industrial Scientific and our customers. This role will provide you the opportunity to work with a global supply chain to develop quality manufacturing processes for sustaining engineering and new product introductions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct Fortive Part Qualification Process (FPQP) activities within commodity to ensure all product quality requirements for purchased materials are understood, communicated, and met in an effective and economical manner.
• Conduct ongoing process and part qualification audits of existing suppliers
• Develop suppliers to attain the competencies required by Industrial Scientific
• Analyze supplier quality trends and participate in improvement activities, using statistical analysis and problem-solving tools
• Assist with measure, audit, and improvement of supplier-quality processes that satisfy customer expectations. 
• Work with engineering on technical data package accuracy to ensure requirements are defined
• Set up incoming inspections on engineering samples/prototypes/non-conformances 
• Assist Sourcing Specialists/Engineers in obtaining RoHS/REACH documentation
• Execute the warranty / factory returns program (RMA process) to suppliers
• Assist in training of company and supplier personnel in supplier quality process

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Minimum BSEE from an accredited engineering college or university
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Supplier Quality role in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of industry quality system standards
• Ability to analyze problems, determine the root cause, and assist in documenting corrective actions and solutions that prevent recurrence
• Experience using tools such as Control Plans, FMEA’s, PPAP.
• Ability to communicate advanced quality concepts both internally and externally
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools
• Good communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Proficiency with basic computer software, especially Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel as required to solve supplier quality issues (domestic & internationally)

QUALIFICATIONS STRONGLY PREFERRED:

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and related tools
• Familiarity with intrinsically safe products governed by UL, MSHA, ATEX, and ISO regulations 
• Familiarity with Windchill PLM and Oracle ERP systems 
• Experience and working knowledge of printed circuit board fabrication and assembly processes
• Experience and knowledge of IPC standards

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Note: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and talk and hear.  The employee is required frequently to use hands and digits to handle or feel work material.  The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Lifting/carry up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently, and 5 to 10 lbs daily.  Must be able to use/wear applicable personal protective equipment which may include but is not limited to safety-toed foot wear (with ankle height support), back support belt, hearing protection, and safety eye-wear with side shields.  Frequent assent/decent of stairs/steps, especially at field locations.  Maybe exposed to loud noises between 85 – 105 decibels.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, with or without notice.