Supplier Quality Engineer: Data-Driven Quality & Audits

Smith-; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith- in Springfield, MA seeks a Quality Engineer to provide solid data feedback to manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and suppliers. You will apply practical engineering knowledge to support proactive and reactive improvements using the scientific method of problem solving.

Experience includes 4–10 years in supplier quality/manufacturing, ASME Y14.5M GD&T, and hands-on inspection techniques, with up to 5% travel expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of an Associate's degree in Engineering.
• 4–10 years of floor level supplier quality/manufacturing experience.
• ASQ certification acceptable in lieu of BS in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide data feedback to support manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, incoming inspection, and suppliers.
• Support manufacturing with hands-on engineering knowledge using scientific problem-solving methods.
• Lead supplier quality audits of existing and new suppliers.
• Work in metal cutting, MIM, PM, and plastics to strengthen supplier relationships.
• Create and close Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMRs).
• Lead First Article Inspections by communicating drawing requirements to suppliers.
• Support incoming inspection and process improvements.
• Assist quality engineers with containment and root-cause analysis.
• Travel up to 5%.

Skills

Data analysis

Quality mindset

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Materials Engineering

ASQ Certification in engineering

Tools

ASME Y14.5M GD&T

Inspection tools & methods

Job description

Smith- in Springfield, MA seeks a Quality Engineer to provide solid data feedback to manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and suppliers. You will apply practical engineering knowledge to support proactive and reactive improvements using the scientific method of problem solving.

Experience includes 4–10 years in supplier quality/manufacturing, ASME Y14.5M GD&T, and hands-on inspection techniques, with up to 5% travel expected.