Loram UK Ltd · 1 day ago
Supplier Quality Engineer II
Hamel, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expLoram is a company focused on delivering exceptional product quality and regulatory assurance. They are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer II to manage supplier quality plans, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and minimize costs.
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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
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)
Benefits
Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Wellness programs
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Behavioral health support
Leaves of absence
Tuition reimbursement
Payroll charity contributions
Adoption assistance
Optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization
Company
Loram UK Ltd
Loram UK Ltd.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase