Supplier Quality Engineer

PowerSecure, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSecure, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support the Supplier Quality Manager and ensure suppliers' processes align with design intent. You will verify supplier systems for compliance with PowerSecure requirements and drive ongoing supply chain verification and risk analysis.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in supplier quality, strong analytical and communication skills, and hands-on experience with ERP systems and ASQ-certified quality practices.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in mechanical, electrical or equivalent engineering degree.
• ASQ certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supplier quality engineering, quality assurance, or a similar role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Practical, hands-on experience in supply chain development, qualifying and
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical assembly drawings.
• Experience with fabrication or electrical switchgear components preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems (SAP or IFS preferred).
• Experience with Advanced Quality Planning tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA preferred.
• Experience with auditing and evaluating new suppliers preferred.
• Experience with evaluating and improving measurement systems.
• Expertise in structured root cause analysis tools (8D, 5-Why, Red X, Ect)

Responsibilities

• Execute PowerSecure Supplier Quality Functions, including Advanced Quality Planning and Continuous Improvement.
• Manage supplier qualification process, including reviewing qualification documents and performing on-site audits; assess capabilities and capacity.
• Monitor and analyze quality performance driving measurable KPI improvements.
• Improve new supplier introduction, qualification, technical evaluations, and approvals processes.
• Evaluate and make recommendations on supplier selections; drive supplier continuous improvement and approve supplier corrective actions.
• Perform risk analysis to define incoming inspection requirements.
• Support quality system changes and enhancements to drive manufacturing efficiencies and meet shipment commitments.
• Drive a "Right the First Time" mentality within the supply base.
• Work with engineering to review assembly specifications related to manufacturability.
• Participate in internal quality system audits.
• Represent and encourage a continuous improvement culture within manufacturing.
• Travel to supplier sites to lead audits, perform process reviews, evaluate QC practices, and validate corrective actions; travel up to 50%

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Reading drawings

Supplier development

Education

BS Degree in mechanical/electrical or equivalent engineering degree

ASQ certification

Tools

SAP

IFS

PFMEA

Control Plans

MSA

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) aids Supplier Quality manager to help ensure

suppliers’ processes are in line with the design intent of PowerSecure and verify

supplier’s systems to ensure they are compliant with PowerSecure’s requirements. This includes on-going supply chain company verification and risk analysis.

A successful supplier quality engineer should have excellent troubleshooting skills and be able to ensure that processes and products continually improve to exceed established quality standards.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills):

BS Degree in mechanical, electrical or equivalent engineering degree

ASQ certification preferred

Minimum of 5 years of experience in supplier quality engineering, quality

assurance, or a similar role

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent project management skills

Practical, hands-on experience in supply chain development, qualifying and

Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical assembly drawings

Experience with fabrication or electrical switchgear components preferred

Experience with manufacturing ERP systems (SAP or IFS preferred)

Experience with Advanced Quality Planning tools such as PFMEA, Control

Plans, and MSA preferred

Experience with auditing and evaluating new suppliers preferred

Experience with evaluating and improving measurement systems

Expertise in in structured root cause analysis tools (8D, 5-Why, Red X, Ect)

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

Supplier Quality Engineers will work closely with purchasing and engineering teams to ensure processes are in place to minimize risk and meet product conformance. Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing

Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements.

• Execute PowerSecure Supplier Quality Functions. Including Advanced Quality Planning and Continuous Improvement
• Manages supplier qualification process, including reviewing and assessing suppliers’ qualification documents, and performs on-site audits—assessing suppliers’ capabilities and capacity
• Monitoring and analyzing quality performance driving measurable improvement in defined KPIs.
• Improve new supplier introduction, qualification, technical evaluations, and approval processes
• Evaluates and makes recommendations on critical supplier selections, drives supplier continuous improvement processes and approves of supplier corrective actions
• Perform risk analysis to define incoming inspection requirements
• Support the Implementation of quality system changes and enhancements to drive manufacturing efficiencies, meet shipment commitments, and ensure internal and external customer satisfaction
• Drive “Right the First Time” mentality within the supply base.
• Work with the engineering team to review assembly specifications related to manufacturability
• Participate in internal quality system audits
• Represent and encourage a continuous improvement culture within the manufacturing team
• Travel to supplier sites to lead audits, perform process reviews, evaluate quality control practices, and validate corrective actions. Travel will include both continental Unted States and International with a majority being within driving distance of PowerSecure. Travel estimated to be 50%

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Ability to lead formal root cause and quality improvement projects with multiple departments
• Ability to present to upper management on metrics or quality projects
• Effective team player, who can work in varying team roles and actively collaborate with multiple departments

Cost out & Efficiency Improvements:

• Drive (measurable) reduction in supplier rejection, reduction of rework
• Drive in quality improvements to reduce the need for incoming inspection and in process verification of purchased products

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time, based on business needs.

PowerSecure is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.