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Kelvion · 13 hours ago

Supply Quality Engineer

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Kelvion is focused on leading industrial transformation through innovation and sustainability, delivering mission-critical thermal solutions globally. The Supply Quality Engineer will manage supplier programs, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations, while also engaging in problem-solving related to manufacturing processes.

Manufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Monitor current supplier quality performance through Supplier Score cards and other process

Managing the SCAR’s program which includes issuing SCARs and ensuring that the SCAR’s are returned, completed correctly, and validated

Coordinate between engineering, production personnel, and Quality Engineer to solve production quality issues created by the Supplier

Maintaining constant communication with supplier to ensure all quality requirements are being meet. Example: Heat Cert, DoC, packaging standard

Review new change to current approved part (requested internal / external)

Requesting, monitoring, and approving new KPAP’s on new revision design on a part or new part number to the current approved supplier

Engaging with suppliers and Supply Chain to help correct supplier behavior if possible and if not bring it to upper management attention to start switching to 2nd supplier for that part

Coordinate with Design engineering about the new product and new components

Coordinate with Quality Engineer to ensure if the customer needs to be notified on new part design change

Coordinate with Supply Chain (local and/or global) & Engineer on new component supplier qualifications and any new supplier approval

Manage the New Supplier approval process according to the QMS

Ensure that supplier KPAP’s documents on new part or revised parts are submitted, evaluated, validated, and approved before approval is given

Ensure QMS documents reflect the New Supplier or new parts reflects the new supplier part requirements

Questioning the nature of defects while providing future solutions

All other duties as assigned

To help ensure that all our employees go home safely at the end of their working day

To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce

Will adhere to all quality requirements that are inside of the Quality Management system

Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Operational Framework

To be part of & to promote Knoxville Standard of Excellence which incorporates high standard of ethical behavior, to promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and one team culture

All employees are expected to follow government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce

Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework

Qualification

ISO 9001 experienceGD&T knowledgeQuality Management SystemAnalytical problem-solvingProject/Time ManagementMicrosoft Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam playerSelf-motivated

Required

Must have three to five (3-5) years of experience in an ISO 9001 or IATAF 16949 manufacturing environment

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline or equivalent work experience

Be able to read engineering drawings and good knowledge of GD&T

Be able to use different tools from the Quality toolbox to solve problems

Capacity to work independently from general supervision (must be self-motivated once given direction/guidance)

Ability to communicate with oral and written communication effectively with all levels of personnel and management, both internal and external in a manner that creates cooperation and one team mentality

Be able to perform inspections using common measuring equipment and devices, such as gauges, micrometers, and other measure equipment

Exhibit good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint and ability to process numbers quickly to produce charts or other documents

Must be able to prepare and maintain controlled documents for the QMS

Be able to deal with multiple changes and respond quickly to a fast-paced environment

Perform duties in an assertive, hands-on manner, with good attention to detail

Good Project/Time Management Skills

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks and obtain results working within strict time frames

Must possess good analytical problem-solving skills

Shall possess a basic understanding of statistical concepts

The ability to be a fast learner with the ability to work with minimal supervision

Must exhibit good interpersonal skills and promote and be a 'Team' player

Preferred

Exposure to a metal fabrication and welding operation is a plus

Company

Kelvion

Kelvion is a globally active manufacturer of industrial heat exchangers for different kind of markets, its management.

Founded in 1920

Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU

5001-10000 employees

https://www.kelvion.com/

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