Supplier Quality Engineer

Fortive; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Scientific in Pittsburgh is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead Fortive FPQP activities and ensure supplier quality requirements are defined and met across purchased materials.

You will perform supplier qualification audits, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with engineering on data packages. Travel to domestic and international locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSEE from an accredited engineering college or university.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Supplier Quality role in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of industry quality system standards.
• Ability to analyze problems, determine the root cause, and assist in documenting corrective actions and solutions that prevent recurrence.
• Experience using tools such as Control Plans, FMEA's, PPAP.
• Ability to communicate advanced quality concepts both internally and externally.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools.
• Good communication, organizational, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Willingness to travel as required to solve supplier quality issues (domestic & internationally).

Responsibilities

• Conduct Fortive Part Qualification Process (FPQP) activities within commodity to ensure all product quality requirements for purchased materials are understood, communicated, and met in an effective and economical manner.
• Conduct ongoing process and part qualification audits of existing suppliers.
• Develop suppliers to attain the competencies required by Industrial Scientific.
• Analyze supplier quality trends and participate in improvement activities, using statistical analysis and problem‑solving tools.
• Assist with measure, audit, and improvement of supplier‑quality processes that satisfy customer expectations.
• Work with engineering on technical data package accuracy to ensure requirements are defined.
• Set up incoming inspections on engineering samples/prototypes/non‑conformances.
• Assist Sourcing Specialists/Engineers in obtaining RoHS/REACH documentation.
• Execute the warranty / factory returns program (RMA process) to suppliers.
• Assist in training of company and supplier personnel in supplier quality process.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Process auditing

Documentation

Communication

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

BSEE

Tools

Control Plans

FMEA

PPAP

Windchill PLM

Oracle ERP

Job description

OBJECTIVES:

Do you want to serve a higher purpose? The people at Industrial Scientific are committed to ending death on the job by the end of the century. We hire smart, motivated people, give them world‑class tools in a supportive environment, and we let them do their job. In return, our team is highly engaged, creates quality solutions and delivers outstanding customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct Fortive Part Qualification Process (FPQP) activities within commodity to ensure all product quality requirements for purchased materials are understood, communicated, and met in an effective and economical manner.
• Conduct ongoing process and part qualification audits of existing suppliers
• Develop suppliers to attain the competencies required by Industrial Scientific
• Analyze supplier quality trends and participate in improvement activities, using statistical analysis and problem‑solving tools
• Assist with measure, audit, and improvement of supplier‑quality processes that satisfy customer expectations.
• Work with engineering on technical data package accuracy to ensure requirements are defined
• Set up incoming inspections on engineering samples/prototypes/non‑conformances
• Assist Sourcing Specialists/Engineers in obtaining RoHS/REACH documentation
• Execute the warranty / factory returns program (RMA process) to suppliers
• Assist in training of company and supplier personnel in supplier quality process

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Minimum BSEE from an accredited engineering college or university
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Supplier Quality role in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of industry quality system standards
• Ability to analyze problems, determine the root cause, and assist in documenting corrective actions and solutions that prevent recurrence
• Experience using tools such as Control Plans, FMEA's, PPAP.
• Ability to communicate advanced quality concepts both internally and externally
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools
• Good communication, organizational, and multi‑tasking skills
• Proficiency with basic computer software, especially Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel as required to solve supplier quality issues (domestic & internationally)

QUALIFICATIONS STRONGLY PREFERRED:

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and related tools
• Familiarity with intrinsically safe products governed by UL, MSHA, ATEX, and ISO regulations
• Familiarity with Windchill PLM and Oracle ERP systems
• Experience and working knowledge of printed circuit board fabrication and assembly processes
• Experience and knowledge of IPC standards

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Note: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is required frequently to use hands and digits to handle or feel work material. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Lifting/carry up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently, and 5 to 10 lbs daily. Must be able to use/wear applicable personal protective equipment which may include but is not limited to safety‑toed foot‑wear (with ankle height support), back support belt, hearing protection, and safety eye‑wear with side shields. Frequent ascent/descent of stairs/steps, especially at field locations. May be exposed to loud noises between 85 - 105 decibels.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, with or without notice.