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FNA Group · 2 weeks ago

Supplier Quality Engineer

Mesquite, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

FNA Group is a leading manufacturer of consumer and industrial pressure washers and outdoor power equipment. They are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure that products and services from external vendors meet quality standards and align with the Quality Management System. The role involves managing supplier quality processes, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Consumer GoodsDronesElectronicsManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assess and qualify new suppliers through audits and evaluations

Lead supplier development strategy, designing the metrics for the function and supplier performance

Lead quality and validation audits for suppliers

Serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related issues with suppliers

Own and improve the Product Part Approval Processes (PPAP)

Maintain accurate records of supplier quality metrics and audit reports

Monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance understanding any commercial issues and impacts

Prepare regular reports for management on supplier performance and quality trends

Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability meets product and process requirements

Manage the root cause analysis and corrective actions process for supplier quality issues

Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

Manage the Supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Manage supplier PPM (Parts per Million), supplier problem solving on time, cost recovery and supplier warranty indicators

Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact

Qualification

Supplier AuditsQuality Improvement MethodologiesQuality Standards KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsLean Six Sigma CertificationProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsBachelor's DegreeQuality Management CertificationCertified Quality Engineer