Supplier Quality Manager

Klöckner & Co SE; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Klöckner & Co SE is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager in Houston, TX to ensure supplier capabilities meet product requirements and to drive a robust supplier QA program. The role reports to the Corporate Director of Quality Management and requires leading supplier audits, KPI development, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities include coordinating supplier qualifications, establishing QC standards, and managing PPAP processes, with travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing operations with 2+ years in quality control and supplier quality.
• Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication and related processes.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T; bubble drawings.
• Working knowledge of inspection tools and Quality Management core tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier qualification activities to verify capability and meeting product requirements.
• Establish quality control standards and procedures for suppliers to ensure a consistent supply chain.
• Create and maintain supplier KPIs.
• Maintain supplier audit program with risk-based scheduling and follow-up actions.
• Initiate and coordinate corrective actions between suppliers, the company and customers.
• Implement improvement programs for suppliers based on customer requirements and needs.
• Respond to supply chain interruptions to meet customer demands.
• Oversee product acceptance program including PPAP.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Quality management

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Bubble drawings

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

2-year college degree or equivalent

Tools

CMM software

Job description

The Supplier Quality Manager is accountable for maintaining high quality standards with suppliers and outside processors. This position reports directly to the Corporate Director of Quality Management.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier qualification activities to verify that suppliers are capable of meeting and maintaining product requirements.
• Establish quality control standards and procedures to be followed by suppliers as needed to ensure a consistent supply chain.
• Create and maintain supplier KPIs
• Maintain a supplier audit program, including risk-based scheduling, and follow-up activities
• Initiate and coordinate corrective actions between suppliers, the company and customers
• Implement improvement programs for suppliers based on demonstrated needs and customer requirements.
• Ability to respond to supply chain interruptions and effectively make corrections to ensure customer demands are met
• Oversee product acceptance program including participating in PPAP process
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication, including press work, forming, soft and hard tool stamping, welding, etc.
• 3+ years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment; at least 2 years of this experience should be in the areas of quality control and supplier quality.
• Working knowledge of inspection tools and protocols
• Working knowledge of Quality Management core tools
• Ability to read blueprints, familiarity with GD&T, ability to create bubble drawings.
• Experience with CMM software preferred
• 2-year college degree or equivalent
• Quality Management System auditing experience
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong computer/technical skills
• Knowledge of ISO-9001, QS-9000, IATF 16949 or related standards
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Attention to detail and deadline oriented
• Excellent organization and time management skills

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