Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. · 13 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer II
Hamel, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expLoram Maintenance of Way is focused on driving exceptional product quality for customer value. The Supplier Quality Engineer II role involves managing supplier quality processes, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with quality standards to minimize costs and improve product quality.
Information TechnologyTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and manage supplier quality plans through appropriate risk analysis
Support ISO 9000 Quality Process Requirements
Support implementation of initiatives related to supplier processes and improvements
Ensure Corrective and Preventive Action plans are developed and executed at assigned suppliers
Evaluate the need for quality data/reports and provide required quality information beneficial to the specified processes
Perform supplier quality audits as required by the verification plan or by the Quality Manager
Identify non-conforming materials and workmanship, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective short and long-term corrective actions
Participate and lead continuous improvement initiatives
Write and submit reports as required for audits, inspections, rejects, root causes, etc
Develop positive relationships and work closely with Global Sourcing Leaders to manage and implement supplier/engineering changes, New Product Introductions, and transfers
Manage supplier audit program and overall supplier approval/rating program through robust qualification processes
Interface with Suppliers, Engineering, Service, Manufacturing and Sourcing to drive Quality improvements that minimize the costs of quality, specifically Incoming rejects, failures, and factory defects
Work with product support teams, R&D and regulatory on component quality issues and supplier initiatives
Attend Engineering design reviews and project meetings to ensure quality checkpoints are built into the design
Provide technical support to Loram suppliers, and Manufacturing functions, to ensure that delivered quality meets or exceeds key performance indicators, quality standards, governing codes and regulations
Work directly with vendors under the control of the Company’s Quality/Logistics
This involves travel to supplier sites, so this person must be available to travel at short notice
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
4+ Years Manufacturing, operations, design, supply chain, quality, or regulatory assurance
Ability to obtain and maintain Railroad Certifications, American Society for Quality (ASQ) - Member and Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and APICS - Certified Production and Inventory Manager (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Or 8+ years' experience combining knowledge of Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Design, Supply Chain, or Regulatory Assurance
Successful completion of Social Security Verification
Successful completion of Drug and Alcohol Testing
Successful completion of a nationwide, federal, and state criminal background check
Employment Verification of current and prior relevant employment experience
Education Verification of post-secondary education at the associate degree level or higher
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Preferred
Advanced Degree in Business/ Engineering
ISO9000, Six Sigma, Lean, and MRP/ERP systems
Effective problem-solving, root-cause analytical skills to lead and influence others to drive change (cross-functionally and globally)
Company
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is a railroad maintenance equipment and services provider.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Bradley Willems
President and CEO
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