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Swagelok · 1 day ago

Sr. Supplier Development Engineer- NDT/UT

Solon, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. The Supplier Development Engineer will collaborate with various departments to manage supplier quality requirements and development, focusing on NDT programs, continuous improvement, and defect resolution.

Industrial AutomationManufacturingService IndustryTelecommunications

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and manages the overall supplier quality development and strategy activities

Develops positive relationships with suppliers. Demonstrates proficiency when representing Swagelok while interfacing with suppliers, including their executive management

Performs audits of existing suppliers, including desk audits of quality manuals and data sheets, site audits of processes and systems and annual assessments of performance. Completes and communicates supplier quality system audit reports, manages the Corrective Action process for audit findings as required and drives completion within expected timeframe

Performs supplier selection related activities for potential suppliers. Activities include desk audits, site visits, on-site audits and the completion of related documents

Identifies, drives, and influences improvement activities at suppliers in the pursuit of perfect quality

Initiates and/or facilitates resolution of problems related to Swagelok specifications or methods

Participates in establishing and maintaining procedures, processes and specifications related to assigned commodities and suppliers. Facilitates the communication of specifications between Swagelok and the supplier

Executes the Qualified Supplier Process program by providing training and approving supplier packages

Coordinates gauge or process capability studies, first article inspections, validation plans and evaluation requests as needed

Leads technical input for strategic sourcing projects, including assessment of supplier capability, specification review and support of project implementation and part transitions

Manages medium to large department level projects intended to develop or improve systems and processes to meet Global Sourcing requirements and goals

Trains and develops suppliers in the application of sound engineering and quality principles

Assists in the development of other Supplier Development Engineers

Provides direct internal support and acts as internal resource regarding the performance, capability, application, and inspection methods for supplied product

Leads technical discussions with suppliers to identify and implement improvements in products and processes. Solicits and includes cross functional participation from Swagelok when appropriate

Qualification

Ultrasonic Testing Level IIISupplier Quality ManagementStatistical Data AnalysisISO/QS9000 AuditingLean ManufacturingOrganizational AwarenessInfluenceChange CatalystInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, technical or quality-related field required

5+ years' experience in manufacturing process design and development, quality planning or engineering, and/or quality control supervision

Strong computer skills, including basic Word, PowerPoint and Project, and intermediate-level Excel

Advanced statistical data analysis skills

Working knowledge of statistical software such as NCSS, Statistica or Minitab

Strong knowledge of metrology and general mechanical inspection methods and procedures

Demonstrates proficiency in preventative control planning and process validation methods

Disciplined problem solving, troubleshooting quality and manufacturing systems, and auditing

Demonstrates product knowledge and expertise within assigned area

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

Domestic and international travel less than 10% of the time

Preferred

Level III certification strongly preferred

Advanced problem-solving training preferred (SPC/statistical analysis; DOE)

ASQ-CQE preferred

6-12 months ISO/QS9000 implementation and/or auditing, or ASQ-CQA preferred

Advanced problem-solving experience preferred (DOE, statistical analysis)

Knowledge of steel-making operations for long bar products also preferred

Familiarity with Total Quality and Lean Manufacturing concepts preferred

Organizational Awareness, Influence, Initiative, Change Catalyst

Benefits

Health and wellness

Compensation

Retirement planning

Supplemental rewards

Company

Swagelok

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Swagelok industrial fluid system products and engineering services have helped the world contain, control, and transfer liquids and gases in critical applications since 1947.

Founded in 1965

Solon, Ohio, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.swagelok.com

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