Supplier Product Quality Specialist

Riverside Integrated Solutions; Lewiston (MN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

RiverSide Integrated Solutions, Inc. in Lewiston, MN is seeking a Supplier Product Quality Specialist to manage purchased part quality from qualification through supplier submissions and inspection.

You will work with multiple departments and external suppliers to resolve issues and drive quality improvements. The role involves coordinating on-site inspections, leading cross‑department meetings on non-conforming material, and tracking metrics to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years product quality or inspection related experience.

Responsibilities

• Receiving customer defined requirements for purchased components from internal stakeholders and ensuring their completion.
• Setting purchased part qualification and inspection requirements.
• Assessing purchased part qualification documents from suppliers.
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders concerning purchased product qualification and non-conforming material.
• Ensuring compliance or safety‑agency requirements for components are defined and reported.

Skills

Reading prints

ERP inventory management

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Word

Access

Outlook

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: EMS - Lewiston - Lewiston, MN 55952, Position Type: Full-Time, Salary Range: $21.00 - $26.00 Hourly, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: Production Support, Supplier Product Quality Specialist

Location:

Lewiston facility/Hybrid

Days/Hours:

Mones-Fridays, 8-hour days. Flexibility in hours are allowed as long as the hours are between 7:00am-5:00pm.

Position Status:

Full-Time

Remote Policy:

This position is eligible for remote work up in accordance with RIS Remote Work Policy

The Company:

RiverSide Integrated Solutions, Inc. is an advanced Contract Manufacturer providing robust comprehensive solutions in Circuit Board Assembly, Electromechanical & Mechanical Assembly, Kitting, Supply Chain Management, Fulfillment, Distribution, and Reverse Logistics. With a culture of customer focused solutions and continuous improvement, RiverSide Integrated Solutions, Inc. is uniquely positioned to respond to any customer need. As a co-worker, you will be offered a variety of competitive benefits including medical, dental, disability, life, 401K and more. Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!

The Team:

The Supplier Development team is responsible for qualifying, partnering with, assessing, and, when necessary, remediating the quality performance of RiverSide suppliers. The team is accountable to ensure that the components or assemblies that we receive meet the requirements of both RiverSide and our customers, and to position other RiverSide teams to be able to be successful in their activities.

The Role:

The Supplier Product Quality Specialist is an integral part of the Supplier Development Team. This role is responsible for managing purchased part quality, from the definition of part qualification requirements for new components and revisions, to assessment of supplier submissions, to definition of on-site inspection requirements, to holding supplier accountable when purchased parts do not meet requirements. You will communicate with multiple departments and outside stakeholders, resolve issues, and monitor trends, and will be able to handle material directly, as needed.

You will spend your time:

• Receiving customer defined requirements for purchased components (Quality, compliance, etc) from internal stakeholders and ensuring their completion
• Setting purchased part qualification and inspection requirements
• Assessing purchased part qualification documents from suppliers
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders concerning purchased product qualification and non-conforming material
• Ensuring that any compliance or safety-agency requirements for components are defined, completed, recorded, and reported appropriately
• Coordinating any purchased product quality related visits with suppliers
• Participating in, and potentially leading, multi-department meetings on non-conforming material resolution
• Managing the Supplier Corrective Action Request process
• Collaborating on process improvement activities and corrective actions
• Assisting with, and potentially leading, supplier qualification audits
• Reporting on pre-defined metrics
• Creating new metrics to ensure team success to business objectives
• Cross-training for departmental backup activity
• Mentoring other members of the team as needed
• Assisting with maintenance of applicable Agency or compliance information for received product
• Assisting with inspecting new components or revised products for conformity to prints
• Assisting with specialized inventory processes such as rework/sorts/tear-downs
• Performing other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years product quality or inspection related experience
• Prior experience reading prints and specifications
• Knowledge of ERP inventory management/control processes
• Excel, Word, Access and Outlook experience
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical, communication, risk-assessment, decision making, and problem solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Microsoft Office software knowledge (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Travel:

This position may travel between the RiverSide Lewiston and Winona facilities.

This position will be expected to travel to supplier locations, as needed

Infrequent travel for trainings and/or business needs may be required.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk, stand, and sit

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Work Environment:

Office Setting

Occasional Manufacturing floor