Spartronics · 14 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer
Watertown,SD,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSpartronics is an electronic manufacturing services provider for various markets including commercial aerospace and medical devices. The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring suppliers meet quality, delivery, and cost performance targets while managing supplier relationships and documentation.
ManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Establish action plans with all internal parties and suppliers involved
Maintain contractual records and documentation agreements that are established with the suppliers
Drives internal actions and improvement (Lean sigma implementation, Quality Improvement plans, Min/Max Vendor Managed Inventory) to reach quality, cost and delivery targets
Monitors supplier Key Performance Indicators
Seeks feedback and communicates with internal areas to validate corrective action plans
Monitors Supplier Production readiness to volume forecasts
Manages supplier’s progress or recovery plans
Validates new suppliers in conjunction with Quality, Procurement, strategic sourcing and other parties involved
Manages the identification and resolution of potential issues or obstacles
Partners and interfaces with senior management in developing supplier performance
Work with suppliers to resolve product complaints and delivery issues
Promote collaboration between departments
Issue N/C material rejections and track, investigate and resolve supplier quality issues as detected by internal processes
Perform audits and reviews of supplier quality systems, processes and business results for adherence to company requirements and for basis for continuous improvement
Contract management (various: including formal, short form, and annual contracts) - drafting, evaluation, negotiation and execution
Non-Disclosure Agreements, Purchasing Agreements, Sub-contracts, review of supplier terms and conditions
Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects
Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy
As appropriate, contribute to or influence company policies
Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness, interpretation to support implementation
Handle on-going issue and change management
Monitor transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, invoicing etc.)
Ensure all assignments are performed in compliance with applicable Federal, State and company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, proper personal protective equipment is utilized
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience with background in Manufacturing either in Quality, Supply Chain, Lean-sigma production implementation preferred
Self-motivated driver of quality with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent customer communication skills
Experience with manufacturing processes and supplier management
Ability to function effectively in a team environment
Effective communication skills driven by attention to detail and pursuit of process improvement
Excellent analytical skills using Six Sigma and lean principles
Preferred
Green or Black Belt Certification preferred
Benefits
Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Medical plan options include 3 High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Flexible Savings Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose (dental and vision only)
PTO and Holiday Pay
Company-paid life insurance and disability at 1 times your annual salary at no cost to you, with options to increase coverage amounts
401k with a company match of 50% to every dollar up to 6%
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance optional plans
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursements
Opportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufacturing industry at a company that values promotions and learning from within.
Company
Spartronics
Spartronics provides complex electromechanical solutions for a range of industries.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-06-26Acquired
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Schlarbaum
Chief Executive Officer
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Michael R. Schlehr
Sr. Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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