Engineer Supplier Job Description
Engineer supplier
provides immediate containment and proper controls at the supplier and use quality tool (FMEA,CpK,GR&R,SPC,ect) to do root cause analysis for quality issues and drives the continuous improvement at the supplier site.
Engineer Supplier Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Establishes key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain performance to give consistency to the assessment of our suppliers
Helps plan, implement, and administer programs designed to track and measure quality of supplier performance and the Supplier Quality System
Partners with management and Team Members in various facilities and regions to report findings, and to organize and prioritize quality solutions and measuring tools
Work closely with the Parts and Warranty team to incorporate the quality standards and systems within the company
Travels frequently to supplier locations across the world
Helps to ensure that accurate supplier rejection information is communicated to the supplier through management approved processes
Leads supplier audit program for Bossard North America with support from the Quality Manager incorporating the Bossard proprietary auditing criteria and techniques
Assists with the development of training material and conducts training sessions on Quality concepts
Developing and implementing supplier improvement programs for new and current Bossard suppliers
Provides the support required to successfully evaluate and resolve issues and bring to closure any supplier quality issues based on supplier non-conformances
Engineer Supplier Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Engineer Supplier
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASQ, UPPAP, SQEP, CQE, CQA, BB, GB, ASQC, BBSS, PPM
Education for Engineer Supplier
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the engineer supplier job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Technical, Manufacturing, Science, Education, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial, Business, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering
Skills for Engineer Supplier
Desired skills for engineer supplier include:
FMEA
Validation Programs and SPC processes in a highly regulated environment
ISO 9001
Microsoft Office programs
AS9100 requirements
CAPA
Root cause analysis
Capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures
Continuous improvement methodologies
Lean manufacturing
Desired experience for engineer supplier includes:
5+ years of experience interfacing and communicating with all levels within an organization with a large external customer base
Ability to interpret a drawing, SOW and other technical documentation, GD&T, ability to develop an associated inspection plan/compliance matrix
Ability to travel to suppliers and support short notice trips
Good communication and team work player, work independently
Good skill for project management and schedule control
Capable for problem solving and follow up
Engineer Supplier Examples
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Engineer Supplier Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for an engineer supplier. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for engineer supplier
- Determine root cause of supplier manufacturing problems and implement resolutions
- Provide technical assistance during launch, change over and ongoing production
- Measure supplier quality process and track corrective actions
- Inspect finished parts and units at the company factory
- Assess material specifications for accepted quality levels
- Act as an internal technology expert on designated processes & commodities
- Support Rosemount global technology strategies and communicate technical product roadmaps
- Build suppliers’ understanding of our technical and performance requirements
- Develop and maintain consistent quality management processes between all Rosemount global factories
- Resolve supplier related issues and non-conformances
Qualifications for engineer supplier
- ASQ certifications (CQE, CSSBB, CQA, ) desired
- Fluent in oral & written English is preferred
- Be good at Minitab, Microsoft project, Power point software skill
- Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electronics/Metallurgical /Electromechanical Engineering and Metal Fabrication/Welding
- At least 2 years of related working experience, familiar with Quality systems and tools
- Experience in Sourcing Quality engineering function, familiar with supplier management process, including supplier selection, qualification, monitoring, and controls
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Engineer Supplier Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for an engineer supplier. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for engineer supplier
- Establish needed inspection standards and methods for supplied product
- Address supplier quality issues/rejects and ensure prompt resolution via added containment, NCMR, and effective CAR process
- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance
- Maintain supplier nonconforming material/MRB process and assure timely resolution and disposition of material
- Conduct Supplier assessments when needed as requested by the Global Supplier Quality Team
- Willing to travel 25-50% across Europe
- Ensures that suppliers’ process capabilities are assessed to meet part quality requirements, specifications are complete, transferable to suppliers, and well documented
- Leads support efforts in the establishment of measuring and monitoring transducer supplier quality performance per established measures and metrics (KPIs) for part quality Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers and the company
- Manage Sensus supplier assessment program to qualify capable suppliers that meet engineering, procurement and quality requirements
- Gain an understanding of design and manufacturing requirements and participate in new product development and sustaining needs of the supplied commodity
Qualifications for engineer supplier
- Ability to work with assertiveness and under pressure demonstrating strong analytical and proactive qualities
- Excellent organizational, negotiation, and report writing skills in English
- 8D report assessment and submission experience
- Four or more years direct experience in quality management system
- Ability to communicate and work efficiently in cross-function teams
- Understanding of integrated supply chain and logistics concepts
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Engineer Supplier Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of engineer supplier. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for engineer supplier
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis – Use FMEA techniques to identify risk areas within supplier process and systems
- Monitor suppliers’ non-conforming performance/ trends, and identify and drive process improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective actions CTQ
- Leading and/or supporting supplier related Non-conformance and CAPA
- Ensure the most advantageous utilization of our current qualified supplier base in support of the KEO’s goals and objectives
- Work with KEO’s Purchasing Organization to identify capable and interested second sources, ready to provide a competitive option
- Information flow (RFQs, production progress updates, risk and mitigation activity, shipping/receiving process)
- Quality (OQE, contractual requirements flow down, process control monitoring, incoming inspection planning)
- Manufacturing (Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, production floor assembly method considerations, material handling, fixturing, testing plans)
- Design Engineering (prototype to production translation, material selection, tolerancing, target dimension considerations, manufacturability and reliability)
- Serve as an advocate to suppliers when at KEO and represent KEO business interests when working with these suppliers
Qualifications for engineer supplier
- Thorough knowledge of quality and manufacturing tools such as APQP, MSA, PPAP
- Working knowledge of quality assurance principles and practices
- Quality certification (CQE, CQA) is desirable
- Excellent communication and writing skills to support effective correspondence with internal external customers/suppliers
- Knowledge of inspection methods in the design, fabrication, and assembly process
- Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings and specifications
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of engineer supplier. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for engineer supplier
- Execute duties per the Supplier Quality Audit program
- Support the creation and management of quality agreements with vendor
- Manage supplier change control and work with the Operation/Quality engineering group to evaluate the change impact to product performance
- Lead and drive proactive supplier quality tools
- Monitors incoming inspection of supplier raw materials
- Verify conformance to specification by measuring and testing during in-house manufacturing
- Perform incoming goods control, product inspections, witness points to control quality for items from external suppliers
- Execute routine analyses using vested methods and technologies and/or contribute to technological developments in teams under supervision
- Identifying cost saving opportunities with the suppliers
- Contributing to sourcing decisions by identifying required supplier capability and quality level
Qualifications for engineer supplier
- At least 5 years of successful experience as a senior level supplier quality, manufacturing quality, and/or manufacturing engineer working in the electronics printed circuit board assembly and/or printed circuit board fabrication business
- Knowledge of PPAP process, 8D’s, 5 Whys, Pareto charting, Six Sigma
- Knowledge of supplier manufacturing processes for Driveline components (Seals, Bearings, Castings, Forgings, Machining, Heat Treatment)
- Self-motivated with leadership mentality
- ASQ CQA and/or ASQ CQE certification preferred
- Six Sigma Green and/or Black Belt certification preferred
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Our growing company is hiring for an engineer supplier. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for engineer supplier
- Conducting compliant actions together with the supplier
- Minimizing level of non conforming components provided by suppliers
- Supervision of quality control documentation associated with suppliers
- Conducting audits at suppliers
- Supervision blocked parts of the fault of the supplier
- Supporting the process of customer protection
- Compliance, effectiveness and efficiency of Supplier QA processes and practices
- Coaching and guiding teams w.r.t QA aspects of supplier development
- Initiating Supplier Quality Process improvements
- Reviewing and approving supplier documentation to ensure that agreed requirements are correctly implemented (Product Part Approval Process)
Qualifications for engineer supplier
- Proficient knowledge of AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC and MSA) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI-x) Manuals
- BS Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability
- 5+ years of assembly plant experience supporting Safety or HVAC or Chassis Systems or similar in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role
- Possess demonstrable leadership abilities
- At least two years’ experience working in supplier quality
- Must have experience with PPAP submissions