Supplier Quality Manager

First Choice Staffing; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is actively seeking an experienced Quality Supplier Manager in Chester County, PA. This role involves managing the QA/QC Supplier team and ensuring product quality through collaboration with suppliers and engineering. Applicants should have a Bachelors in Engineering or Quality Management and significant experience in Quality Control. Preferred qualifications include ASQ certifications and Lean/Six Sigma training. Join a recognized top employer and be part of a dynamic team focused on excellence in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a Management/Supervisory role.
• 8+ years of related experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
• ASQ CQE/ASQ CMQOE Certification preferred.
• ASQ CQE / CMQOE preferred.
• Experience with QMS, supplier audits and quality improvement.
• Knowledge of ANSI/UL, ATEX, IECEx, CE certifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the QA/QC Supplier team for product quality oversight.
• Lead Continual Improvement initiatives and defect resolution.
• Coordinate QA visits with vendors during overseas travel.
• Oversee supplier quality systems and audits, including C-TPAT where applicable.
• Monitor QMS performance against quality plans and objectives.

Skills

Quality Control Management

Technical Oversight

Lean/Six Sigma Practices

Supplier Relations

Defect Root Cause Analysis

Certifications Knowledge

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Job description

FCS is actively looking for an experienced Quality Supplier Manager for their top client in the Phoenixville, PA area. This is a Direct Hire opportunity with a company that's recognized for being a "Top 1% of Best Companies" to work for in the US, and a leader in designing, manufacturing, purchase for resale and distribution of portable lighting equipment and solutions used in Military, Law Enforcement, Industrial, and Automotive applications.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Supplier Quality Manager will be responsible for managing the QA/QC Supplier team, providing technical oversight on the overall quality of products, and vendors. You will work closely with Materials & Engineering groups, Vendors, and Suppliers on new product development, manufacturing and delivery while identifying and leading Continual Improvement initiatives, determining defect root cause analysis and resolutions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, and/or related field; with a minimum of 3+ years of experience in a Management / Supervisory role.
• Minimum of 8+ years of related experience in Quality Control / Quality Assurance in a manufacturing environment, with previous experience in overseas travel focused on QA visits with vendors.
• ASQ CQE / ASQ CMQOE Certification is highly preferred.
• Experience managing Quality Management System (QMS), performing scheduled supplier factory audits, and working with Suppliers to maintain and improve quality performance.
• Background evaluating manufacturing processes, vendors and suppliers in regards to quality.
• Develop and maintain approved product certifications, coordinate with new product development teams to locate and evaluate new suppliers.
• Experience providing support on new product releases with Engineering and Suppliers to verify manufacturability and acceptance of quality requirements.
• Proven ability to track and monitor QMS performance against established quality plans and measurable objectives.
• Direct the planning, scheduling and implementation of Supplier Quality System and C-TPAT Audits.
• Lean/Six Sigma Certification / Training preferred.
• Knowledge of ANSI/UL, ATEX, IECEx, and CE product certifications is a plus.

First Choice Staffing is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.