Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products - engineered components and subsystems - for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.
As a Supplier Quality Engineer at Microwave Products Group - Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will support the military community by managing the supplier quality programs and initiatives and manage the receiving inspection functions and staff.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for managing the process of receiving inspection to acceptance into stock
- Responsible for the audit of suppliers to applicable Quality/Business System standards (AS9100, ISO9001, etc.)
- Responsible for the audit of suppliers to industry technical specifications, as applicable
- Responsible for maintaining a supplier visit plan to ensure our supply chain is adhering to the Supplier Policy Manual
- Responsible for supplier visits and maintaining trip reports
- Responsible for the Supplier Corrective Action System
- Responsible for the approval and disqualification (when necessary) of suppliers
- Responsible for developing and maintaining supplier audit records
- Responsible for investigating problems found in production and/or receiving inspection when related to supplied material
- Responsible for communicating quality issues or concerns with suppliers
- Responsible for facilitating MRB for incoming material
- Responsible for managing the receiving inspection activities and staff and supporting the determination of conformance as necessary
- Responsible for facilitating FAI on supplied material
- Responsible for material handling of scrap incoming, raw material, and/or material found in production that was supplied
- Responsible for reporting supplier performance data, including monthly meetings with management and providing data for supplier scorecards
- Assist suppliers with quality improvements and drive quality requirements to ensure Pole/Zero is receiving a quality product
- Work cooperatively with supply chain on improvements with sourcing partners and the process
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must be able to effectively communicate with Supply Chain and Engineering on supplier technical/quality issues
- Excellent communications skills, verbal, and written
- Must be able to diplomatically work with other departments and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Must have knowledge of Quality System standards; AS9100, ISO9001, etc.
- SPC and Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing knowledge a plus
Requirements Include:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- Five years technical experience in the electronics industry a plus
- Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident - Green Card Holder).
Benefits of joining our team!
- Annual incentive plan (bonus)
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Up to 10 paid holidays/year
- 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance - 100% company paid
- Other ancillary insurance options available
- 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)
- Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary
- Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year
This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.
We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Benefits: Benefits For This Position Include:
- A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions; Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance; Wellness Programs; Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability; Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance; Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance; Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Cr