Strategic Supplier Quality Engineer: Drive Metrics & CI

Royal Technologies Corp.; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Technologies Corp. in Hudsonville, MI is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier performance across our facilities. You will implement metrics, lead 8D and risk assessments, and partner with Strategic Sourcing to achieve cost improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in supplier quality/development in manufacturing, knowledge of IATF audits, and experience with injection molding. Travel to suppliers and sites across the US is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Supplier Quality or supplier development in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• Experience with injection molding and/or assembly desirable.
• Knowledge of IATF audits.

Responsibilities

• Visit suppliers to understand processes and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead supplier metrics and 8D improvement activities.
• Drive supplier development to reduce chronic high PPM.
• Pareto and eliminate root causes of quality issues.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing Managers on cost improvements.
• Attend weekly plant standup meetings and address issues.
• Perform overall supplier risk assessments with launches.
• Monitor supplier compliance certifications.
• Maintain supplier standards manual and reinforce expectations.
• Prepare monthly metrics for Strategic Sourcing.
• Interface with launch teams to identify at-risk suppliers.
• Demonstrate Royal’s Core Values.
• Lead Tier 1 and MMOG activities related to Supply Chain.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Supplier Development

Problem Solving

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

IATF Audits

Job description

Royal Technologies Corp. in Hudsonville, MI is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier performance across our facilities. You will implement metrics, lead 8D and risk assessments, and partner with Strategic Sourcing to achieve cost improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in supplier quality/development in manufacturing, knowledge of IATF audits, and experience with injection molding. Travel to suppliers and sites across the US is required.