Emergent Hiring · 1 day ago
Supplier Quality Engineer
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $116K/yr
5+ years expEmergent Hiring is an industrial technology company focused on optimizing global supply chains and enhancing operational efficiency. They are seeking a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to manage the quality lifecycle of mechanical suppliers, ensuring the excellence and reliability of parts while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Kevin Grosse
Responsibilities
Supplier Lifecycle Management: Lead the quality aspect of the entire supplier lifecycle, from New Supplier Selection to ongoing performance monitoring and continuous improvement
Proactive Quality Assurance: Facilitate and lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Ramp Readiness (RR) programs to ensure new product introductions are successful and quality standards are met from the start
Performance Monitoring: Proactively monitor Key Characteristics and analyze Cpk data to identify and address any potential process drift at the supplier level
Corrective Actions: Facilitate the formal 8D process for supplier-related issues, driving timely and effective Supplier Corrective Actions
Problem Resolution: Act as a strong leader to manage projects and lead teams to recover from revenue-gating quality problems, ensuring minimal impact on production and revenue
Continuous Improvement: Drive and implement continuous improvement actions at key suppliers to enhance overall quality, efficiency, and reliability
Collaboration: Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, collaborating with internal engineering, commodity management, and product teams as well as external supplier partners
This role requires an open and flexible schedule to support business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a supplier quality engineering role, with a strong focus on mechanical parts such as castings, machined components, and metal fabrications
Extreme proficiency in DFMA applied prior to final production
Demonstrated expertise in quality methodologies and tools, including the 8D process and statistical process control (SPC) with a focus on Cpk
Proven ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and influence projects, stakeholders, and bring suppliers capability to their next level for mutual benefit
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, coupled with a high degree of accountability
Willingness to travel up to 25%, including international travel, to conduct supplier audits and support on-site quality events
Fundamental understanding and thus technical guidance for key mechanical manufacturing processes including: machining, metal fabrication, welding, castings, etc
Benefits
Bonus and stock option potential, based on company and individual performance.
Company
Emergent Hiring
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase