Supplier Quality Engineer II

Phantom Staffing; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent staffing agency based in Lincolnshire, Illinois, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer II to lead supplier performance improvement projects and manage complex quality initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant experience, possess strong communication abilities, and be well-versed in quality system methodologies like Six Sigma. This role involves strategic planning, KPI monitoring, and driving continuous improvement in supplier quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4-6 years of relevant experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality system methodologies like DFMEA and PPAP.
• Hands-on approach to supplier quality management and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier performance improvement projects.
• Monitor and improve key supply chain KPIs.
• Conduct supplier audits to enhance quality management.

Skills

Project Management

Supplier Performance Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

4-6 years related experience

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean Methodologies

Job description

About the job Supplier Quality Engineer II

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategically lead supplier performance improvement projects in an effort to increase the supplier capability of consistently meeting requirements. Projects may include: process analysis, value stream mapping, process capability and throughput analysis, 6‑Sigma, 5S and Kaizen events
• Manage complex projects with minimal oversight
• Monitor, communicate and improve key supply chain KPIs, including Supplier OTD (Past due), DPPM and waste
• Provide periodic reports to key stakeholders on supplier improvement progress
• Escalate supplier quality or performance concerns to upper mgmt. with recommended actions
• Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers and customers to eliminate recurrence of non‑conformances
• Work with Purchasing to ensure appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented
• Assist Purchasing group in the evaluation and qualification of new suppliers
• Support the resolution of customer and internal product quality issues as they relate to supplied components
• Maintain and update critical supplier audit system and schedule
• Conduct supplier audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement
• Travel to supplier locations to resolve quality problems
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering; or 4-6 years related experience and/or training in manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems, especially as they relate to machining and assembly is preferred
• Knowledge of various quality system methodologies Lean, 5 Whys, Pareto Analysis, Six Sigma, DFMEA, PFEMA, PPAP, etc is preferred
• Highly motivated team player with excellent communication and organizationalskills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid drivers license in good standing and the ability to travel abroad required