Lead Supplier Quality Engineer Job in Plymouth 55442, Minnesota US

As the Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be a key member in the execution of the company strategy in supplier quality during all phases of the product lifecycle.  Work closely with engineering to develop tests, metrics, and control plans for suppliers. Monitor supplier performance and implement audits, corrective actions, and monitoring of control plans. Lead warranty project teams, including integrated cross-function teams, in the execution of product improvements.

 

Major Responsibilities Include:

 

·         Provide team leadership and project management for supplier quality investigations and improvements.

·         Manage and lead the supplier audit program.

·         Understand and autonomously execute change management to include product and regulatory documentation.

·         Work with outside vendors to evaluate existing products quality levels and improvements.

·         Manage the CAPA program to include creation and monitoring to completion.

·         Provide evaluation of design changes from supplier perspectives.  

·         Direct and perform engineering testing to ensure that newly designed sourced items are properly tested.  Ensures testing is completed on time and within budget.

·         Provide timely updates to cross-functional teams and senior level management.

·         Work with Engineering, Operations and Manufacturing on drawings, BOM, change notices and tests.

·         Execute six-sigma programs as assigned.

 

Requirements:

 

·         Minimum of 5 years engineering experience

·         Experience in a supplier quality role.

·         Experience developing control plans and supplier audit procedure.

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent

·         Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business, a plus.

·         Six sigma experience (preferred)

·         Ability to plan, organize and prioritize

·         Conscientious, team player who drives for results

·         Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

·         Light / moderate travel based on business needs

·         Ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to effectively convey engineering priorities and concepts to all levels of the organization.