KBH Industrial · 3 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer / Coordinator
KBH Industrial is focused on quality in manufacturing processes, and they are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer / Coordinator to ensure suppliers deliver high-quality materials and equipment. The role involves monitoring supplier performance, conducting inspections, and acting as a liaison between suppliers and internal teams to maintain the integrity of Transmission infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Provide manufacturing Subject Matter Expertise (SME)
Monitor supplier quality performance and form partnerships to drive continuous improvement
Respond to quality issues and communicate with external suppliers and internal customers
Conduct capability assessments and process validations to support supplier selection activities
Interface with Engineering and Procurement to ensure suppliers meet quality standards
Track supplier quality concerns from internal customers and conduct follow-through for timely resolutions
Perform inspections and determine acceptability of various equipment and material such as transmission line and substation products (poles, hardware, conductor, etc.), structural steel, transformers, steam turbines, hydro turbines, gas turbines, fans, motors and pumps, and various other power delivery and generation equipment
Review suppliers Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
Hire and manage 3rd party inspectors to conduct inspections at supplier facilities
Review Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions for defective materials and make recommendations as needed
Analyze non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions
Participate in or lead problem solving teams as assigned
Provide regular updates to the customer on the status of corrective actions
Qualification
Required
BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related 4-year technical degree is required
3+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or fabricating required
Experience interfacing with customers and suppliers
3+ years of experience in general industry quality or related field
Experience developing and delivering presentations to management
Skilled in MS Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote
Maintain adherence to all safety guidelines
Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications
Proactive approach to improving quality through cross functional teams, ensure participation by all team members in continual improvement, and cost reduction activities
Possess strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work in a team environment, establishing partnerships both internally and externally
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to pivot direction with changing customer needs
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Bonus opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement