Rapiscan Systems · 20 hours ago
Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer
Andover, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expRapiscan Systems designs and manufactures security and inspection systems worldwide. The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer will work closely with supply chain management, manufacturing, and engineering to manage supplier partnerships and ensure quality compliance of procured parts and services.
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Responsibilities
Must be passionate about quality and work affectively with suppliers to ensure that purchased parts are supplied right first time, repeatedly to the product specifications supplied. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills required and able to work across organisational functions in supporting the activities in solving minor as well as complex supplier associated problems
SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT: Strategically lead supplier development to improve supplier process capabilities to deliver quality, on time parts/products right first time every time. Build long ‐ term supplier relationships
SUPPLIER QUALIFICATION AND REVIEW: Own and maintain supplier audit system for the critical and key suppliers. Conduct supplier audits to this schedule and own closure of resulting findings
SUPPLIER PART/PRODUCT QUALIFICATION: Carry out approval of suppliers part and product manufacturing processes as well as validate any secondary qualification of outsourced processes
MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION PART APPROVAL (SPC): Qualify new suppliers and approve their processes and procedures in line with the specific product part or service being procured. Carry out qualification at the supplier of tooling and production parts using qualification principles such as the FAIR process
PROBLEM SOLVING AND CORRECTIVE ACTION: Own the initial investigation and FA process in evaluating and documenting observed quality issues as well as identifying possible solutions that can then be reviewed with the relevant design authority. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are needed to be able to work across organisational functions in supporting this activity
MONITOR AND MEASURE, REPORTING CAPA MANAGEMENT: Own the supplier quality goals and metrics as well as any associated corrective action activities
NPI/DESIGN REVIEW AND CHANGE: Participation in the NPI process to ensure all Supplier requirements are understood and included in any R&D, concept approval. Work in conjunction with engineering to resolve any reported supplier configuration management, change and technical support requests. Use ECR and TDA processes to track all actions requested in a consistent and controlled approach
Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
Demonstrate behavior consistent with the Company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business
Qualification
Required
BS Degree or equivalent experience; Engineering or Technical Degree a plus
10 years minimum work experience in quality and/or a quality manufacturing role with complex capital equipment
Strong analytical and technical skills are necessary to interpret specifications and drawings and perform problem solving and data analysis leading to improvement initiatives
Working knowledge of ISO9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015
Very strong quality improvement background, applying statistical tools, process FMEAs and root cause problem solving
Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft applications and general database
Experience leading Process Improvement Teams and managing major projects
Must be passionate about quality and work affectively with suppliers to ensure that purchased parts are supplied right first time, repeatedly to the product specifications supplied
Must be able to work across functions and even across organizations in supporting the solving of problems that may or may not need supplier support
Must have a positive proactive attitude to work, be self-motivated, and have good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
Must be able to travel to supplier locations to resolve quality problems. Travel is both local and Worldwide (a minimum of 20-25%)
Preferred
Experience in Electronic Mechanical Manufacturing with an understanding of PCBA manufacturing preferable
A knowledge of the MRP Microsoft D365 application and configuration management Agile application is preferable
Experienced with the relevant Quality Management System ISO-9001, ISO-14001 preferred. Being qualified as an Internal and External to these standards is also desirable. An understanding of TS 16949, or AS9100 is also advantageous
Proficient at interpreting Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Drawings. Including capability to use Solidworks preferred
ASQ certifications of CQE and CQA are a plus
Qualified Internal and External, Auditor to ISO 9000 (Lead Auditor is desirable)
Qualified Internal and External, Auditor to ISO 14001 is desirable
Company
Rapiscan Systems
Rapiscan Systems provides surveillance like people screening, radiation detection, cargo and vehicle inspection.
1001-5000 employees
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