Sechan Electronics, Inc. ยท 20 hours ago
Supplier Quality Manager
Lititz, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSechan Electronics, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager responsible for leading day-to-day activities related to Supplier Quality. The role involves ensuring suppliers meet quality standards, conducting audits, and supporting quality improvement initiatives.
Air TransportationManufacturingMilitary
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for evaluating and selecting new and existing suppliers against established QMS performance requirements and ethical standards
Partners with Purchasing to right size the supplier base and continuously improve supplier relationships
Support Management through creation, improvement, and maintenance of processes and procedures associated with Supplier Quality with the focus on overall improvement of Supplier Quality and Delivery
Manages and updates the Supplier Quality performance system with ERP/Quality Software
Monitors and audits quality control activities and systems at supplier and subcontractor facilities
Develops, improves, leads and administers a Certified Supplier Program
Provides support to Receiving Inspection, Quality Engineering and other quality areas. Supports an effective Quality Management System (QMS)
Routinely analyzes and provides reports on the performance of suppliers
Evaluates the impact of nonconforming product, assesses supplier corrective actions, and drives "Zero Defect" mentality within the supply base
Plans, performs and maintains supplier and sub-tier supplier audits, source inspections and surveillances, writes audit action item reports and performs on-site action item follow-up
Participates in evaluation and disposition nonconforming material through Material Review Board
Responsible for managing and reviewing Supplier Corrective Action Reports as well as assisting Suppliers, as needed, in maintaining an effective Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System
Responsible for maintaining quality flow down requirements and ensuring supplier conformance
Review Supplier AS9102 First Article Inspection reports as well as training suppliers to meet Sechan and AS9102 requirements
Interfaces with customer quality representatives including Program Quality, Customer Source Inspectors and Government personnel to resolve supplier quality issues
Support bidding activities and proposal writing as assigned
Executes all duties in an ethical and professional manner
Performs other duties as assigned to drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of this organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electronics, Mechanical, or a related technical field) or 7+ years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience in lieu of degree
5+ years of management level experience in Quality Control
A demonstrated track-record of driving continuous improvement through the deployment of quality systems and with satisfying customer's requirements
Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and superior organizational abilities
Ability to complete a wide range of tasks of moderate complexity using advanced technical judgement and critical thinking
Excellent customer service skills and focus required
Experience with Configuration Management
Ability to take initiative, to meet deadlines, and to work independent a team environment essential
Technical drawing knowledge and usage of standard measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, thread gages, etc.)
Knowledge of statistics, probability, algebra and scientific notation
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to get along with a diverse workforce and interface with all levels of the organization
Experience computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, and databases
Leadership ability to be the champion of the Supplier Quality program and a catalyst for improvement
Knowledge of quality control and of manufacturing and special (e.g., plating, heat treatment, welding, paint, braze, and soldering, etc.) processes
Ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense security clearance
Ability to pass vision acuity exam per J-STD-001
Preferred
Professional Association license or certification (ASQ) preferred
Knowledge of basic electrical circuits and manufacturing of harness or electro-mechanical assemblies
Current or prior certifications of electronics standards such as IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 (Class 3) is preferred
Experience working on DOD programs or meeting Military Specified Requirements
Company
Sechan Electronics, Inc.
Sechan Electronics, Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marion Van Fosson
President and CEO
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