Supplier Quality Engineer

Marotta Controls; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick and personal days

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Marotta Controls in Parsippany, NJ is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to build partnerships with the supply chain, audit supplier processes, and drive continuous improvement. You will monitor performance, train suppliers on SCAR and CAPA, and coordinate corrective actions with engineering and procurement.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, have manufacturing experience, and can navigate a fast-paced environment while maintaining compliance with quality standards. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing/testing environment preferred.
• US citizen and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvement projects and manage cross functional implementation.
• Audit supplier quality systems and monitor performance metrics.
• Train suppliers on SCAR, CAPA, and change control processes.
• Develop corrective action plans and present status of active supplier issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive quality and productivity improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Flow chart software

Job description

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) position is responsible to develop positive, partner-oriented relationships with members of MCI’s Supply Chain to continuously improve and monitor supplier performance through auditing and the application of quality tools and performance metrics. The SQE must be a self-motivated individual who possesses the ability to analyze, organize, plan and prioritize assignments/tasks to achieve desired results. This position requires effective interaction with a broad spectrum of people to successfully support operations, customer requirements and the corporate strategic vision.

• Identify improvement projects and manages cross functional implementation to improve supply chain performance
• Promote the use of Quality tools and continuous improvement techniques at suppliers to reduce variability, achieve process control and improve the overall quality of processes, systems and MCI’s product(s)/materials.
• Develop positive relationships and effective lines of communication with suppliers (partnership-oriented)
• Train suppliers to effectively execute Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR), Quality Alerts, Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA) implementation, change control and root cause analysis
• Perform periodic audits and evaluate Supplier Quality Systems/processes and flow down of customer requirements to assure conformance to requirements.
• Collect and evaluate supplier quality data and performance metrics to manage the Supply Chain score card system.
• Recommend suppliers for qualification and/or disqualification based on quality performance
• Evaluate supplier processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhanced opportunities
• Ensure effective communication with MCI Engineering, Operations, Quality Engineering and Procurement to identify opportunities for quality and productivity improvements
• Working directly with suppliers, create corrective action plans and effectively resolve identified issues
• Organize and assume a lead role in presenting the status of “Active Supplier Quality” issues
• Ability to provide training in an effective manner
• Foster a positive, cooperative, and safe work environment through effective communication at all levels of the Marotta organization
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to various regulatory and internal system requirements

Additional job responsibilities:

• Foster a positive, cooperative and safe work environment through effective communication at all levels of the Marotta organization
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to various regulatory and internal system requirements
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering
• Knowledge of, or experience in a manufacturing/testing environment (Aerospace preferred) Knowledge in the areas of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA’s) inclusive of IPC J STD-001E/NASA STD-8739 and IPC 610 standards and requirements
• Knowledge of Machining and Measurement processes and equipment.
• Minimum of (1) year Quality/Design/Manufacturing Engineering Experience – Supplier Quality field experience preferred
• Knowledge of, or experienced in the areas of special processes (ex. plating, painting, weld, etc.), AS9100 & ISO system standards/requirements, P.O. review/approval, ESD, Foreign Object Debris/damage (FOD) Controls, performance metrics and System/Process audits
• Ability to interpret Military, Commercial aircraft and Space level specifications, dwg’s, and standards
• Knowledge of, or demonstrated track record in the area of Lean concepts, variability analysis, SPC/Process controls, root cause analysis, failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Six Sigma tools, System/Process auditing, etc.
• Knowledge of or experienced use of various measuring/inspection instruments (Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), Vision System, mechanical instruments, etc.)
• This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance, therefore you must be able to obtain/maintain a security clearance
• Must be a US Citizen

Other job requirements:

• Must be Computer literate (MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint), flow chart and statistical/analytical software packages
• Strong interpersonal, written, time management, analytical, statistical, problem solving, communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrate the ability to read, interpret documents (i.e. procedures, schematics/technical drawings, etc.)
• Position requires a detail-oriented individual who can multi-task, provide leadership (project/assignment related), work in a fast-paced environment and communicate issues in a timely/effective manner.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is potentially exposed to conditions typical of a manufacturing/machine shop environment, including, but not limited to fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration
• This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners/copier machine, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
• Some travel may be required for this position (50% travel)
• Full time position

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• This position requires the ability to skillfully use measuring instruments, hand tools
• The employee may be required to lift, push, pull and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds

Salary - $87,500 - $115, 000

We offer a highly competitive compensation package for this outstanding position plus a quarterly bonus along with a full range of top quality benefits and employee services including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability income insurance programs, 401k retirement plans with company match, generous tuition aid program, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays and flexible work hours with compressed work week options. We recognize and reward our employee's accomplishments and host several employee engagement events per quarter.

This position is at our Parsippany, NJ corporate offices location.

Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts.

We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer M/F/IWD/Veterans

As a Federal Contractor, Marotta is required to have all employees vaccinated against COVID-19 or qualify for a religious or medical exemption.