Supplier Quality Test Technician

Briggs & Stratton; City of Sherrill (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the quality of purchased products. This role entails managing supplier quality assurance tasks, developing inspection plans, and supporting new product development. Strong communication skills and a background in engineering technology are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience required.
• Strong communication skills essential.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Performs supplier quality assurance assignments and maintains quality system documentation.
• Assists in resolving purchased part issues and supports SCARs.
• Communicates with vendors regarding quality issues.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology

Job description

Position Description

Ensures purchased product or service meets established quality standards, including reliability, usability, and performance. Assists in advanced Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) functions and analyzes data for problem solving and decision making.

Job Responsibilities

1. Performs supplier quality assurance assignments and projects; maintains up-to-date Quality Management System documentation; compiles quality reports related to purchased products and vendor performance.

2. Coordinates less complex vendor and purchased part analysis studies.

3. Assists in isolating and resolving purchased part issues; supports Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).

4. Helps develop basic product and process procedures.

5. Performs basic analysis for problem solving.

6. Serves as a liaison regarding supplier quality issues with internal customers.

7. Supports PPAP process and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

8. Communicates with vendors about NCM, PPAP, and deviations.

9. Assists with New Product Development (NPD) activities.

10. Develops quality inspection plans for incoming inspection in collaboration with SQE.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.

• Good time management, prioritization, organizational, and planning skills.

• Ability to work independently or in a team with minimal supervision.

• Problem-solving ability.

Language Requirement: Fluent in English.

Experience Requirements

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Business, or equivalent education/experience.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Includes occasional lifting of light materials; rarely handling 25-50 lbs (11-27 kg); suitable working conditions; ability to perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, and reaching over an 8-12 hour shift.