Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer (Contract)

Our client, located in the Southwest Metro Suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota area is looking to add a Supplier Quality Engineer for a 6-to-9-month contract opportunity. For over 100 years this company has grown to a market leader fostering continuous innovation and delivering reliable solutions. For immediate consideration, complete details and get you that interview to check it out for yourself and see if this could be a great opportunity for you. Below are some highlights of the position.

Highlights

Support Purchasing in supplier selection by assessing and qualifying new suppliers.

Responsible for assessing and leading the implementation effort of supplier cost reduction initiatives.

Monitor supplier performance trends for continuous improvement activities to reduce supplier related cost of poor quality.

Continuously improve suppliers' quality systems and implement programs to support suppliers' goal of reaching "self certification" thus reducing/eliminating incoming inspection.

Support product launches utilizing the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process with emphasis on managing supplier activities and timing, in addition to maintaining the required documentation.

Support engineering in development of material specifications and identification of critical/significant characteristics as related to supplier product.

Provide supplier training and assistance in the development of Production Control Plans, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and other APQP and supplier quality system requirements.

Initiate, review, and approve supplier Production Part Approval (PPAP) submissions.

Manage Supplier Deviation Requests and Supplier Request for Engineering Approval activities.

Perform supplier quality and process audits to ensure compliance to specified requirements.

Provide recommendations for incoming inspection requirements and defective material disposition as needed.

Manage and maintain Supplier Corrective Action (SCAR) process by working with suppliers to resolve defective material issues, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.

Develop, maintain, and issue Supplier Performance Scorecards

Responsible for updating and tracking hard tooling assets at the supplier's location.

Manage and maintain Approved Supplier List, suppliers Quality Certification status, and special process assessments.

Manage and maintain Supplier Quality Manual

COMPTENCIES:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills, including ability to resolve disputes and observe confidentiality.

Ability to use PC and widely used software packages, e.g., spreadsheets (Excel), word processing (MS Word), Power point, Microsoft Outlook.

Ability to learn new software packages as necessary.

Ability to meet deadlines; accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.

Ability to learn new duties and adjust to new situations encountered on the job within a reasonable amount of time.

Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization (both inside and outside the company).

Qualifications:

B.S. degree in engineering discipline

Minimum 5 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment

Quality auditing experience, IATF preferred.

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) experience

Prefer experience with automotive or heavy truck OEM's and/or Tier 1 supply base.

Requires up to 15-20% travel, including international travel.

Visa sponsorship- Not authorized for this position now or in the future.

Relocation Package is not available for this position.

Must be able to pass a drug screening and criminal background check.

Hourly Rate: Negotiable

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour

Experience level:
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends
Travel requirement:
Up to 25% travel

Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
APQP: 3 years (Preferred)
Quality Engineering: 5 years (Preferred)
Microsoft Office Suite: 3 years (Preferred)
IATF: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
Minnetonka, MN (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
Minnetonka, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person