Shawmut Corporation · 15 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer - $80-100K
Clinton,TN,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expShawmut Corporation is a pioneer in textile innovation, delivering high-performance materials for various industries. The Supplier Quality Engineer will manage incoming materials to ensure compliance with specifications and support production operations by resolving supplier-related quality issues.
Industrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Conduct routine supplier quality system audits to ensure compliance with established standards and requirements
Evaluate and tour prospective supplier facilities to support supplier qualification and onboarding
Support new program launches by monitoring and addressing supplier material performance
Provide ongoing support to production operations by resolving supplier-related quality issues
Facilitate the approval and documentation of boundary samples for materials not currently defined by specifications
Coordinate internal laboratory testing as required
Issue Supplier Quality Notifications (SQNs) and distribute defect samples to suppliers for analysis and corrective action
Coordinate and host supplier on-site visits to address and disposition non-conforming material
Partner with Accounting to secure credits for supplier-dispositioned material
Lead negotiations related to supplier-attributed non-conforming material and associated costs
Oversee and manage the disposition process for all supplier-rejected materials
Generate sales orders and coordinate logistics for the return of non-conforming materials to suppliers
Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, and Manufacturing to resolve deviations from specifications and quality standards
Manage and fulfill data and documentation requests between the organization and supplier partners
Lead supplier change request initiatives to ensure controlled and effective implementation
Review-redact as necessary and manage supplier Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for customer distribution
Issue, track, and verify supplier corrective actions through full closure and effectiveness validation
Communicate supplier quality issues to Supplier Quality Technician for scorecard tracking and reporting
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supplier Quality Manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (four-year degree) or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment; automotive manufacturing experience preferred
At least one (1) year of experience in a supplier and/or customer-facing quality role
Minimum of one (1) year of experience supporting APQP activities for new product launches within the automotive industry
Working knowledge of AIAG standards or comparable quality system requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface with customers, suppliers, and all levels of the organization. Experience working in an international environment is required
Advanced computer proficiency, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 quality management systems
Ability to perform standard office work, including extended periods of sitting and computer use, as well as standing and walking in a manufacturing plant environment
May require occasional manual lifting and movement of materials
Must be willing and able to travel approximately 50% including international travel as needed
Preferred
Automotive manufacturing experience preferred
Familiarity with VDA 6.3 auditing standards preferred, but not required
Internal Process Auditor experience preferred, but not required
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBS) and EyeMed
Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employee assistance and wellness programs
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Company
Shawmut Corporation
Founded in 1916, Shawmut Corporation is the world’s leading provider of innovative, high-performance soft-material solutions.
501-1000 employees
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