Supplier Quality Engineer

Victaulic Company; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Career development programs

Job summary

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, PA, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in Easton, PA. You will own supplier quality activities from qualification to on-site audits, control plans, and production process evaluation, collaborating with Sourcing and other functions.

You will drive supplier qualification for in-country suppliers, support the supplier quality management system, and lead corrective actions through SCAR/PCAR processes. Travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role.
• Experience managing supplier quality in the production of cast and machined components.
• Basic knowledge of facility audits in accordance with standard QMS guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of quality engineering principles and techniques, including statistical analysis and related software.
• Proficient in problem solving and in the use of electronic systems and software (MS Office, Minitab, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time with short notice.
• Working knowledge of measuring equipment.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or Certified Quality Engineer certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Supplier Qualification Process for all existing and prospective Victaulic suppliers in-country, in accordance with corporate procedures.
• Support all elements of the supplier quality management system, including first piece approvals, periodic production part inspections, product/process validations and improvement, control plan development and adherence, non-conforming material containment, root cause analysis, and CAPA.
• Assist suppliers in understanding and implementing Victaulic product specifications.
• Assist in supplier corrective actions related to internal or external failures reported through the SCAR and PCAR systems, leading team meetings on issues affecting product availability.
• Support supplier development with Global Quality Assurance Engineering, identifying opportunities based on risk and benefit.
• Perform special projects as assigned by the Supplier Quality Supervisor.
• Perform trend analysis and establish ongoing supplier quality metrics.
• Initiate periodic communication with internal customers to ensure quality objectives are identified and acted upon.

Skills

Quality engineering

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Measuring equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or CQE

Tools

Minitab

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Supplier Quality Engineer

Easton, PA

Full-Time onsite (expectation is to be onsite when not traveling | Supplier Quality

Reports to: Supplier Quality Manager

Travel: 50%, sometimes with short notice

ABOUT VICTAULIC

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries. Our sustainable solutions, made from high quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world's most critical and prestigious structures.

An Industry Leader With a Heart as Big as Its Ambition and Innovation

At Victaulic, we're committed to constructing a better world for and with our people.

Let's Build a Better World Together.

Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:

• We build from within.
• We stand behind our people.
• We foster an environment for constant learning.
• We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE

We're looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Supplier Quality team in Easton, PA. In this role, you'll be responsible for all supplier quality activities - from supplier development, qualification, and management to on-site audits, product inspection, control plan development, and production process evaluation and improvement. You'll work with both new and existing suppliers alongside Sourcing and other functional groups. This is an opportunity to have a direct hand in the quality of components that go into products used in more than 140 countries.

WHAT YOU'LL BUILD & OWN

• Drive the Supplier Qualification Process for all existing and prospective Victaulic suppliers in-country, in accordance with corporate procedures, working with Sourcing and other functional groups on the introduction of new suppliers, products, and production processes.
• Support all elements of the supplier quality management system, including first piece approvals, periodic production part inspections, product/process validations and improvement, control plan development and adherence, non-conforming material containment, root cause analysis, and CAPA.
• Assist suppliers in understanding and implementing Victaulic product specifications.
• Assist in supplier corrective actions related to internal or external failures reported through the SCAR and PCAR systems, leading team meetings on issues affecting product availability to ensure actions and status are communicated effectively.
• Support supplier development in conjunction with the Global Quality Assurance Engineering group, identifying opportunities based on risk and benefit - including improved inspection initiatives, le…
• Perform special projects as assigned by the Supplier Quality Supervisor.
• Perform trend analysis and establish ongoing supplier quality metrics.
• Initiate periodic communication with internal customers to ensure quality objectives are clearly identified and acted upon.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role, with demonstrated success in supplier qualification, management, correction, and development.
• Experience managing supplier quality in the production of cast and machined components.
• Basic knowledge of facility audits in accordance with standard QMS guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of fundamental Quality Engineering principles and techniques, including statistical analysis and related software.
• Proficient in problem solving and in the use of electronic systems and software (MS Office, Minitab, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to travel 50% of the time with short notice.
• Working knowledge of measuring equipment.
• Able to make independent decisions without supervisory assistance.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or Certified Quality Engineer certification.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Build A Better Career
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Career development programs and internal promotion pathways-we build from within
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities
• Build A Better Future
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Com