Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety equipment manufacturer seeks a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer in Minneapolis. This role involves championing supplier quality, acting as a liaison across teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while overseeing part validation and supplier performance metrics. Ideal candidates will have engineering degrees and extensive experience in quality assurance within manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering required.
• 3+ years experience in Manufacturing as Supplier Quality Engineer.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust supply base and lead Supplier Quality meetings.
• Oversee new part validation processes and track KPIs.
• Partner with teams on New Product Development to ensure quality.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

GD&T

Non-Conforming Materials Control

Supplier Corrective Action Requests

Corrective Action and Preventive Action

Design for Manufacturability Review

Supplier Quality Scorecard Maintenance

Supplier DPPM Calculation

Measurement System Analysis

PPAP

APQP

Control Plan

FMEA

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Minneapolis,MN 55438,United States

Duration: perm

Client Industry : Safety equipment manufacturers

Pay rate: $$100K-$115K/Year

Job description:

Company is looking for an experienced, process driven, results oriented, high performing Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer to champion Supplier Quality in our organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with the Supply Chain team to develop robust supply base.
• Lead regularly scheduled Supplier Quality meetings, supplier issue resolution, and drive continuous improvement
• Partner with Supply Chain for Supplier sourcing, qualification, selection, and development
• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations on all stages of New Product Development, ensuring quality is designed into the parts and the processes
• Oversee new part validation process, including FAI, setting up incoming inspection requirements, and verification of Cpk data
• Develop Supplier Scorecard, track KPIs, and work with suppliers on action plans to improve performance
• Lead technical reviews of new components and existing components with Supplier and Engineering
• Audit and assess Suppliers' Processes on regular basis, which includes some (~10-15%) travel
• Act as quality leader in organization
• Participate as a member of the Material Review Board
• Support outside certification audits (e.g., ISO 9001:2015)
• Advocate for process focused approach for all functions
• Enable culture change from a reactive approach to Quality to a proactive approach to Quality
• Help drive reduction in companyCost of Poor Quality
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualification:

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineering, or related Technical Field
• (3) years or more experience in Manufacturing Industries as Supplier Quality Engineer

Qualification:

• Statistical Analysis (Capability Analysis)
• Strong knowledge of GD&T
• Non-Conforming Materials Control & Disposition (MRB)
• Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR)
• Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Review
• Working with Purchasing/ Sourcing Team to establish and maintain a Supplier Quality Scorecard
• Supplier DPPM and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Calculation
• MSA (Measurement System Analysis)
• PPAP
• APQP
• Control Plan
• FMEA

Additional Preferences:

• Knowledge/ Familiarity with AIAG Standard
• Process Audit Knowledge
• Proficiency in Minitab, MS Excel & Power BI
• Certified Lean six sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Project Management Skill
• Experience with MRP System (JDE or SAP)

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and an open attitude for continuous improvement. Ability to perform under stress and meet project timelines, to work cooperatively and respectfully with others, to lead others using project planning skills and documentation. Must be able to perform essential job functions safely and work within established company guidelines.