Supplier Quality Engineer - Military Veterans

Purpose of Role

We're on the search for our newest Supplier Quality Engineer! As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will ensure that suppliers meet quality standards and expectations of the Condair Quality Management System (QMS). The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for supplier related audits, evaluations, tooling, testing methods, PPAP design, and administration as it relates to the supplier by supporting current manufacturing and business growth and is proven to be vital to the success of our company! The successful SQE will work in Richmond, VA or remotely, if reasonably near an airport.

Requirements, Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Establish audit frequency and specification utilizing established statistical and QMS practices
• Update our QMS with incidents, countermeasures, and improvements
• Monitor the entire production cycle and perform regular tests to identify potential malfunctions as early as possible
• Support and participation in inspection of product materials for defects and durability as required
• Support Non-Conforming Report (NCR) identification and countermeasure activities
• Identify the root-cause of technical issues and develop countermeasures
• Prepare various reports as they relate to product quality or test results
• Review current quality documentation and provide revision or improvement suggestions as required
• Set and track quality assurance goals
• Develop Supplier score card for quality
• Support Purchasing in sourcing decisions as required
• Support administration and application of PPAP program
• Perform feasibility studies for facility utilization, expansion, consolidation or termination
• Support Capital activity as it relates to the Quality Department
• Travel up to 50% to 75% to support various vendors across North America

Professional Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies:

• Education and Experience:
  
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar Engineering major
  • Demonstrated ability gained through 7 or more years of engineering experience, preferably with 1 to 5 years of quality engineering or design for manufacturability experience
  • Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and testing methodologies
• Communication Skills:
  
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work cross-functionally with other departments
• Reasoning Ability:
  
  • General understanding of Geometric Tolerancing and how to apply to parts drawings
  • In-depth understanding of technical documentation
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis
• Computer Skills:
  
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Solidworks or Pro-Engineer software experience is a plus

• Certificates/Licenses:
  
  • Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

• Other:
  
  • Ability to react with urgency to achieve objectives and deadlines despite obstacles and time pressures
  • General understanding of manufacturing business principles and typical business practices

Benefits:

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance/AD&D
• 401K
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave

Personal Characteristics
Teamwork

• Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views
• Gives and welcomes feedback
• Offers to help others to achieve common goals

Drive

• Exhibits a drive to do all work required to achieve success
• Aims to do the right thing without being told

Ethics

• Works with integrity and strong morals/ethics

Professionalism

• Approaches others in a tactful manner
• Reacts well under pressure and follows through on commitments
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their position
• Accepts responsibility for own actions and asks for help when needed

Safety

• Observes safety and security procedures
• Uses equipment and materials properly and as instructed

Dependability

• Is consistently at work and on time and completes work in a timely manner
• Able to deal with change, delays, and unexpected events

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

We are an equal opportunity employer.