Supplier Quality Engineer - Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Supplier Quality
04/26/2024
Grand Rapids, MI
Depends on Experience 
Full Time
1st

We are recruiting for a Supplier Quality Engineer who will be responsible to ensure that Amphenol Borisch Technologies’ quality requirements are communicated, understood and maintained by ABT’s suppliers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintain Supplier Quality metrics that include:
    • Non Conformance Tracking (MRB)
    • Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR)
    • Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
  • Train Suppliers to effectively execute Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) and Corrective Actions Preventive Actions (CAPA).
  • Initiate and follow-up requests for Supplier Corrective Actions with the Manufacturing Engineering group. Ensure that root cause analysis and corrective actions are made.
  • Work closely with the Purchasing department maintain a Supplier Quality Scorecard.  
  • Continually work to make process improvements to the supply chain that improve quality, delivery and reduce cost.
  • Regularly evaluate current suppliers for continued use.
  • Research and recommend new Suppliers through on-site assessments and supplier surveys.
  • Evaluate Supplier risk and communicate as necessary to Purchasing, Quality and Programs Departments.
  • Develop, grow and maintain a robust Dock to Stock (DTS) program by increasing the number of quality Suppliers.
  • Resolve problems and eliminate constraints to ensure project and supply targets are met.
  • Ensure area of responsibility compliant with ISO/AS and ABT Quality Standards
  • Perform other tasks assigned by Manager

Job Requirements

  • BS in Engineering or related field or minimum 5 years of experience in Quality
  • Quality Control Engineer certification, preferred
  • Experience in manufacturing environment, preferred
  • Experience with auditing
  • Experience utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools (FEMA, Fishbone, 5 Why, 8D, Value Stream Map, Process Flow, A3, etc.)
  • Experience using Quality tools and practices
  • Experience in on-site supplier assessments 
  • Excellent Problem Solving, Statistical and Analytical skills
  • Excellent computer skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to travel 33% of the time