Supplier Quality Engineer I

Aequor; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequor is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support training and implementation of six-sigma, SPC/process control, and quality tools across supplier partners. You will help assess gaps and contribute to supplier development plans while coordinating multiple projects with the supplier development team.

The role involves coaching suppliers on lean, six sigma and quality practices, ensuring progress toward agreed objectives, and refining training materials to deploy the supplier development

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Science / Technical field.
• 3-5 years experience in Product Quality/Supplier Quality.
• Certified six Sigma or Lean Green Belt minimum.

Responsibilities

• Assists with training and implementation of six sigma, problem solving, SPC/process control, and quality tools at supplier partners.
• Assist with initial gap assessments and contribute to supplier development plans.
• Implement quality, six-sigma, process control and training projects.
• Track multiple projects and coordinate with supplier development team.
• Support monitoring of progress against objectives and goals.
• Coach and mentor suppliers on six sigma, lean and quality tools.

Skills

Statistics basics

SPC / process control

Quality tools

Facilitation & mentoring

QMS / POS audits

Lean / change management

Communication & leadership

Education

BS in Engineering or Science / Technical field

3–5 years in Product Quality / Supplier Quality

Certified Six Sigma or Lean Green Belt

Job description

Assists with the training and implementation process for deploying six sigma, problem solving, SPC/ process control, and quality tools at Client supplier partners. This position will be responsible for assisting with initial gap assessments to contribute to individual supplier development plans and will be responsible for the implementation of quality, six-sigma, process control, and training projects. This position will also be responsible for tracking multiple projects and working with the remainder of the supplier development team to coordinate their time at the suppliers.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

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• 40% - Six-sigma, problem solving, SPC/process control, and Quality projects at supplier
• 20% - Assisting with initial gap assessments and contributing to individual development plans for each supplier
• 15% - Refining training material used to deploy the supplier development philosophy
• 15% - Monitor supplier progress against pre-agreed objectives and goals
• 10% - Coaching and mentoring suppliers on six sigma, lean, and quality tools
• 100% - Total Percent (not to exceed 100%)

*Individual percents should be greater than or equal to 5%.

Skills

• Demonstrates a fundamental base in statistics, SPC, and process control methodologies
• Demonstrates fundamental problem solving skills through the use of quality and statistical tools
• Demonstrates a fundamental base in Quality tools such as control plans, risk analysis, gage calibration and gage studies, advanced quality planning, and process validation.
• Must possess effective facilitator, instructor, and mentoring skills
• Has a previous experience in conducting QMS or POS audits
• Has a working knowledge of lean philosophies, production processes, and effective change control
• Must have demonstrated a history of strong performance, including leadership abilities, and excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills

Education

• BS in Engineering or Science / Technical field.
• 3-5 years experience in Product Quality/Supplier Quality
• Certified six Sigma or Lean Green Belt minimum