Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Lincoln Industries; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure suppliers meet high-quality standards. In this role, you will collaborate with the global supply chain team to conduct supplier assessments, audits, and performance monitoring. You will be the key contact for resolving quality issues and driving improvements through effective communication and relationship management. If you are passionate about quality engineering and have a knack for problem-solving, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment focused on excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and Six Sigma Green Belt certification required.
• 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier assessments and audits to ensure quality standards.
• Manage supplier performance and coordinate corrective actions as needed.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal teams on quality issues.

Skills

Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Supplier Quality assessment

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field

Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Programs

Minitab

ERP System (Navision)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Code: SRSUPQENG001

SUMMARY: Verify suppliers are capable of achieving and maintaining quality standards set forth by Lincoln Industries. This role will work directly with the global supply chain department to perform supplier assessments, periodic audits to ensure standards are consistently achieved, and supplier performance scorecards to continuously monitor supplier performance. In addition to tracking supplier quality performance, this role will serve as a subject matter expert to the suppliers and be responsible for communicating and resolving quality issues with the supplier.

WAGE TYPE: Salaried Exempt

FLSA Exemption: Administrative Exemption

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop good working relationships with Lincoln Industries suppliers.
• Oversees supplier performance to ensure accuracy and improvement progress.
• Perform quality related portion of supplier assessments.
• Conduct periodic supplier quality audits.
• Maintain quality portion of supplier scorecards.
• Coordinate supplier corrective action.
• Communicate specification changes to suppliers.
• Manage supplier PPAP events.
• Monitor quality of goods from suppliers and coordinate the reject/return/debit process with suppliers, as needed, through the Lincoln Industries non-conforming parts areas (NCP) and inspect finished goods (INSP-FG).
• Work with strategic supplier’s management to focus supplier resources around quality improvements and cost reductions.
• Work with Lincoln Industries Global Supply Chain team to focus on critical issues related to cost of quality.
• Disposition material through ERP System (Navision).
• Utilize the Six Sigma Process to analyze supplier quality issues and drive improvements.
• Develop and maintain communications about supplier quality issues in a cooperative and professional manner with all levels of staff and suppliers, by communicating openly, honestly and constructively, treating all employees with dignity, respect and courtesy.
• Responsible for maintenance and growth of NCP (non-conforming product) strategy as it relates to purchased parts.
• Responsible for the agreement and coordination of fallout reconciliation and liability involving Lincoln Industries with suppliers.
• Communicate supplier status to Sourcing Engineers on a quality basis.
• Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals.
• Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities.
• Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected.
• Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Reports to: Manager, Global Sourcing
• Supervises: NCP and INSP-FG Inspectors

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

Education and/or Experience:

Expected: Bachelor’s Degree from a 4 year college or university in a technical field. Six Sigma Green Belt certification. A technical aptitude to analyze defects and problem solve driving to root cause. Knowledgeable in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred: Six Sigma Black Belt certification. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a quality engineering role or manufacturing engineering role. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in steel and aluminum castings, machining and/or fabrication.

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Other Skills:

• Ability to read engineering prints.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Possess interpersonal skills and good organizational skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to work independently.
• Customer and supplier relation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient at Microsoft Office Programs (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint ...).
• Supplier Quality assessment and auditing practices.
• Ability to use Minitab.

Physical Requirements:

Job Category E – Low Labor Intensive
Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category E.
Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently	Constant
0-25% of work activity	26 -50% of work activity	51 -75% of work activity	76 - 100% of work activity
Regular Exposure To Uncomfortable Conditions	X
Personal Protective Equipment Required	X
Frequent Indoor Work	X
Outdoor Work	X
Machine Interfacing	X
Computer Interfacing	X
Hot Weather	X
Cold Weather	X
High Humidity Indexes	X
Electrical Hazards	X
Dirty	X
Dusty	X
Steam	X
Fumes-Vapor	X
Noisy	X
Chemical Exposure	X
Toxic Chemicals	X
Fire Hazards	X
Potential Confined Work Space	X
Awkward or Minimized Work Space	X
Walking	X
Stooping	X
Bending	X
Sitting	X
Typing	X
Balancing	X
Reaching	X
Continuous Standing	X
Climbing (catwalk, steps, ladders, etc.)	X
Carrying < 20lbs	X
Lifting < 20lbs.	X
Twisting	X
Turning	X
Pinching	X
Gripping	X
Vibration (including but not limited to)	X
·Hand Tools
·Polishing Lathes
·Equipment Usage
·Pipe Bending or Cutting Equipment
Squatting	X
Pushing < 20lbs.	X
Pulling < 20lbs.	X
Static Work	X
Pulling	X
Working at Waist-Shoulder Level	X
Working Above Shoulder Level	X
Working In High Far (Reach) Position	X
Working Below Shoulder Level	X

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Training requirements as defined in the Learning Management System based on the role.