Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

CIRCOR International, Inc.; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRCOR International, Inc. in Monroe, NC, is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to lead audits, PPAP, and supplier development. You will partner with quality, engineering, and global sourcing to improve supplier performance, reduce defects, and ensure on-time delivery.

Bachelor’s in engineering and 5–7 years in supplier quality preferred; travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering with 5+ years in supplier quality.
• Experience in PPAP, APQP and ISO/TS standards (ISO 9001 / TS16949 / AS9100).
• Analytical, problem-solving and cross-functional teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select world-class suppliers for quality, delivery, cost, and safety.
• Perform supplier quality audits of systems, processes, and products.
• Lead supplier corrective actions and drive continuous improvement.
• Review samples and drive PPAP approvals with stakeholders.
• Develop supplier performance reports and action plans.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering and regional teams to set standards.

Skills

Supplier evaluation

Supplier development

QMS audits

PPAP APQP

FMEA

Six Sigma

SPC

ISO 9001/TS16949/AS9100

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Science/Engineering – Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Metallurgy

Job description

• Evaluation and selection of world class suppliers in quality, delivery, cost & safety
• Perform Quality System, Process and Product audits on suppliers
• Perform technical reviews of Drawings & Specification and facilitate to address queries across key stakeholders
• Perform technical audits, capacity analysis and determine supplier core competencies to ensure work is placed properly
• Responsible to act as a liaison between supplier, key stakeholders & cross functional teams, to review and approve sample first articles and drive supplier PPAP approvals
• Lead supplier corrective actions as required from supplier’s non-conformance reports
• Prepare and submit supplier report cards, conduct in-depth review and follow-up on the implementation of supplier action plans for poor performance
• Lead the implementation of the Supplier Quality Manual to the supply base
• Work with site quality, engineering & other regional supplier quality engineers to develop standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation of parts at suppliers
• Work with site quality, SCM & global sourcing team to release Approved Supplier
• Work with suppliers to devise sampling procedures and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting of quality inspection data
• Prepare performance review between supplier and site Quality on KPI’s, countermeasures and annual action plans for supplier quality PPM, on-time delivery, late supplier 8D responses, etc.
• Drive supplier improvement projects to continuously improve supplier performance
• Train & Develop suppliers in the areas of QMS compliance, Six Sigma methods, Value Stream mapping, standard work, 5-S, Kanban and other CIRCOR Operating System tools for preventative action, corrective action, and continuous improvement
• Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with suppliers, key stakeholders & CIRCOR sites
• Key metrics include: First Article Approvals, Supplier Quality – DPPM, Supplier On Time Delivery (SOTD)
• Work with Commodity Managers to develop an action plan to ensure savings target stays on track (regular follow ups with Commodity Managers & Suppliers required)
• Coordinate with Commodity Managers to identify bottlenecks and support with action plan.
• Participate in supplier negotiations alongside Commodity Managers as required
• Manage Navy / ITAR parts sourcing strategy for Industrial Americas (25%)
• Develop and drive process to maximize scrap recovery from suppliers
• Any other duties as assigned

Principal Activities

• Evaluation and selection of world class suppliers in quality, delivery, cost & safety
• Perform Quality System, Process and Product audits on suppliers
• Perform technical reviews of Drawings & Specification and facilitate to address queries across key stakeholders
• Perform technical audits, capacity analysis and determine supplier core competencies to ensure work is placed properly
• Responsible to act as a liaison between supplier, key stakeholders & cross functional teams, to review and approve sample first articles and drive supplier PPAP approvals
• Lead supplier corrective actions as required from supplier’s non-conformance reports
• Prepare and submit supplier report cards, conduct in-depth review and follow-up on the implementation of supplier action plans for poor performance
• Lead the implementation of the Supplier Quality Manual to the supply base
• Work with site quality, engineering & other regional supplier quality engineers to develop standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation of parts at suppliers
• Work with site quality, SCM & global sourcing team to release Approved Supplier
• Work with suppliers to devise sampling procedures and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting of quality inspection data
• Prepare performance review between supplier and site Quality on KPI’s, countermeasures and annual action plans for supplier quality PPM, on-time delivery, late supplier 8D responses, etc.
• Drive supplier improvement projects to continuously improve supplier performance
• Train & Develop suppliers in the areas of QMS compliance, Six Sigma methods, Value Stream mapping, standard work, 5-S, Kanban and other CIRCOR Operating System tools for preventative action, corrective action, and continuous improvement
• Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with suppliers, key stakeholders & CIRCOR sites
• Key metrics include: First Article Approvals, Supplier Quality – DPPM, Supplier On Time Delivery (SOTD)
• Work with Commodity Managers to develop an action plan to ensure savings target stays on track (regular follow ups with Commodity Managers & Suppliers required)
• Coordinate with Commodity Managers to identify bottlenecks and support with action plan.
• Participate in supplier negotiations alongside Commodity Managers as required
• Manage Navy / ITAR parts sourcing strategy for Industrial Americas (25%)
• Develop and drive process to maximize scrap recovery from suppliers
• Any other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Good knowledge on various manufacturing processes like castings, machining, fabrication etc.,
• Hands on experience in supplier evaluation, assessment, risk assessment
• Demonstrated ability in driving supplier performance improvement of key metrics
• Good understanding and working experience with concepts such as probability and statistical inference, Statistical Process Control and Six Sigma problem solving methods
• Ability to think logical and critically to measure the pros and cons and take the most appropriate decisions in a quickly from the available resources
• Good at developing rapport with the site departments such as Quality, purchasing, manufacturing, production departments and global supply chain team
• Must be an active listener with good time management skills in order to work with suppliers and project management teams to drive deliverables
• Must possess great organizational and communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with management
• Ability to work with minimum supervision to meet customer’s requirements
• Must have complete knowledge of APQP documents like PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans and Quality standards, ISO 9001 / TS16949 / AS 9100
• Ability to travel as this position requires 30% travel

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s in Science / Engineering – Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Metallurgy

Experience: 5 to 7 yrs. experience in supplier quality / supplier development / strategic sourcing function.