Supplier Technical Coordinator - Quality (Up to 50% travel)

Elliott Company; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ebara Elliott Energy seeks a Supplier Technical Coordinator to act as the principal technical liaison between Elliott Co. and approved suppliers of fabricated and machined components.

You will clarify drawings, specifications, and requirements to improve manufacturability through on-site meetings, calls, and email coordination. The role requires a two-year technical degree and 10+ years in machining or fabrication, with strong analytical, communication, and drawing interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of a two-year technical degree or equivalent.
• Requires a minimum of 10 years technical work experience in machining or fabrication.
• Must be able to interpret drawings and travel up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Direct suppliers in the most efficient manufacturing methods to ensure quality products.
• Conduct Pre-Manufacturing meetings with suppliers.
• Resolve supplier questions related to Elliott drawings and processes.
• Support suppliers with deviations and non-conformances.
• Analyze supplier defects to aid in preventive action.
• Develop technical information such as guidelines and checklists for Elliott components.
• Create procedures for supplier management.
• Collaborate with Elliott Engineering and Manufacturing to resolve drawing/process discrepancies.
• Conduct supplier audits for qualification.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Drawing interpretation

Supplier coordination

Process improvement

Education

Two-year technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle/Windchill

Job description

Overview & Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Supplier Technical Coordinator is the primary technical liaison between Elliott Co. and the approved suppliers of fabricated and machined components. These components may be in the form of individual parts, assemblies or sub-assemblies. The function of this position is to further clarify Elliott drawings, specifications, and requirements for the purpose of improving component manufacturability. This communication will be in the form of on-site meetings, as well as phone and email correspondence. In addition to working with the suppliers, coordination with Elliott Engineering, Drafting, and Manufacturing will be required for the resolution of drawing and process discrepancies uncovered during supplier correspondence.

Background and Experience

The position requires a minimum of a two- (2) year technical degree or equivalent, in addition to a minimum of ten (10) years technical work experience in machining or fabrication. The individual must possess and utilize analytical skills with a strong working knowledge of machining and fabrication methods. Position requires the ability to communicate effectively both verbal and in writing. Willingness to learn Oracle/Windchill. Must be able to interpret drawings. Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time.

Specific Job Responsibilities/Competencies

• Direct suppliers in the most efficient manufacturing methods to best assure quality product.


• Conduct Pre-Manufacturing meetings with suppliers.


• Resolve supplier questions as they relate to Elliott drawings and/or processes.


• Support supplier with deviations and non-conformances.


• Analyze supplier defects for the purpose of assisting them in establishing preventive action.


• Develop technical information in the form of guidelines and checklists for use in manufacturing of Elliott components.


• Create procedures for the management of suppliers.


• Interact with Elliott Engineering and Manufacturing in the resolution of drawing and process discrepancies.


• Conduct supplier audits for the purpose of qualification.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ebara Elliott Energy is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the federal, state or local laws of the United States. Applicants and employees are protected under U.S. federal law from discrimination.

We employ 2,300 people in 30 locations around the world. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebara Corporation, a major industrial conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Ebara employs 19,000 people and has sales of US $5 billion. Using advanced technologies, producing high-quality products, and offering reliable services are just a few of the ways that Ebara Elliott Energy is doing its part to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future. As a solution provider in the energy industry, Ebara Elliott Energy designs, manufactures, and services technically advanced centrifugal and axial compressors, steam turbines, power recovery expanders, custom pumps, and cryogenic products used in the petrochemical, refining, oil & gas, and liquefied gas industries, as well as in power applications.

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