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Vertiv · 3 hours ago

Senior Quality Engineer (NPDI)

Westerville, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Vertiv is a global leader in mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers and communication networks. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will develop, evaluate, and improve the supplier base through quality management systems and audits, ensuring the highest quality of purchased components and driving continuous improvement.

Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTelecommunications

No H1B

Responsibilities

Initiate and lead supplier performance improvement by partnering with supplier to identify, understand and abate issues for New Product Development Introduction (NPDI), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) as well as Mass Production

Monitor and address supplier nonconformance issues by developing robust quality control plans and implementing effective, sustainable corrective actions

Drive permanent resolution of supplier issues reported by Vertiv facilities and by Customers

Lead and own PPAP requirements associated with a change

Lead problem definition and preventative problem solving through containment, identification of root cause and corrective action with Supplier Corrective Action Report (SCAR)

Develop Root Cause Analysis and supplier reports on reported issues. Communicate internally and externally on outcomes of investigations. Work with internal teams, including Engineering, Service, Manufacturing / Operations, Sales, Offering Management, and Plants Quality to resolve quality issues impacting Vertiv facilities and customers

Ability to simplify complex information and concisely prepare both verbal and written executive summaries to Leadership Team

Perform supplier on-site audits to monitor supplier Quality Management System (QMS) compliance and effectiveness

Identify areas for quality improvements

Visit Suppliers to proactively see installations and document improvement needs. Visit suppliers to understand the nature of the issue and get definite corrective action initiated in the organization

Evaluate potential new suppliers by conducting on-site audits and scoring of Quality Management System

Monthly reporting and status updates to management on Supplier performance and various quality initiatives to business management

Supports the execution and maintenance of an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System

Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position

Qualification

Supplier Quality EngineeringProblem Solving ToolsStatistical Process ControlISO 9001 CertificationRoot Cause AnalysisCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

1-3 years of experience in a Supplier Quality Engineer role or related field

Experienced with problem solving tools and techniques (i.e. 8-D, 5 Whys, SCAR, Fishbone, Pareto, Six Sigma, PPAP)

Can manage multiple tasks by based on priority, difficulty and severity

Background in applying statistical tools for process and product development and control (i.e. Gage R&R, Process Capability, Control Plans, SPC, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA)

Bachelor's Degree with minimum 1-3 years of experience

Supports the execution and maintenance of an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System