Davis-Standard · 12 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
Davis-Standard is a leading company in the innovation and distribution of extrusion and converting technologies. The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products from suppliers meet quality standards and regulatory requirements, working closely with various teams to prevent defects and drive continuous improvement.
Machinery Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Evaluate and qualify new suppliers through audits and quality assessments
Develop, review, and approve supplier quality documentation; implement and manage Supplier Quality Scorecards
Lead continuous improvement activities to improve Supplier Quality
Lead root cause and corrective action activities to resolve field and in-plant quality issues associated with supplier quality. Lead NCR’s and Corrective Action closures including the verification of permanent supplier corrective actions
Monitor supplier performance using KPIs (delivery, corrective actions, audit results)
Lead supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and verify effectiveness
Conduct supplier audits (on-site or remote) to ensure compliance with Quality Management System
Collaborate with suppliers to resolve nonconformances and prevent recurrence
Support new product introductions by ensuring supplier readiness and capability
Review incoming inspection data and manage containment activities when issues arise; recommend and implement process improvements as needed
Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to reduce cost, risk, and defects
Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers on tolerancing improvements that will support cost reductions, improved delivery performance and quality improvements as needed
Support resolution of COPQ reporting and resolution of COPQ cost recovery with suppliers
Partner with purchasing organization to roll out supplier quality program and manage improvement
Create a safe and well-organized working environment and actively support the safety process
Other duties or tasks as assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing or related field
5-10 years in a quality/engineering role in a customer design, manufacturing, welding, or fabrication environment
Strong experience with Quality Methodologies including Root Cause Analysis and SPC (Statistical Process Control)
In-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of manufacturing and engineering
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Ability to provide guidance to improve process efficiency
Excellent communication skills
Ability to travel up to 30%
5 years' experience following a QMS and supporting Supplier CARs, scorecards, sampling procedures
Preferred
Certification as CQE, CQA, or Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)
ISO 9001, preferred experience with Lead Auditor Certification
Company
Davis-Standard
Davis-Standard designs, manufactures, and supplies plastics and rubber processing equipment.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-11-09Acquired
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