Supplier Quality Engineer
On-siteOlathe, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Manage supplier programs for manufacturing and packaging while ensuring quality compliance with customer and Excellerate requirements. Serve as the primary subject matter expert for supplier activities by maintaining the Supplier Quality Manual and driving performance via supplier scorecard metrics. Lead the Supplier Corrective Action Response process to address nonconformances, customer feedback, and repeat issues through structured problem-solving tools like FMEA and 8D. Monitor the Part Production Approval Process for new suppliers, conduct assessments, and perform For Cause audits. Guide disposition decisions for non-conforming materials and participate in Quality Planning, Process FMEA, and Control Plan activities. Work 7 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, with 10-25% travel based on company needs.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 2 years of related industry experience
- Bachelor's degree in a business or engineering discipline
- Ability to work well in fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong ability to identify and solve problems proactively using structured problem-solving tools (FMEA, DMAIC, 8D etc.)
- Ability to apply knowledge, logic and reasoning using mathematics, statistics, science, and engineering applications
- Ability to design a system or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, efficiency, repeatability, environmental, health and safety
- Ability to become a Subject Matter Expert for an assigned system or process
- Ability to coach and mentor site support functions within assigned areas of expertise
- Ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional team environment
- Ability to effectively lead projects involving cross-functional team members
- Must have strong presentation skills and the ability to represent Excellerate in a professional manner
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all customer and company information
- Travel: 10-25% based on company need
- Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday
- Must be able to work at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs
- Must be able to visit potential suppliers
- Must be able to conduct supplier assessments
- Must be able to perform For Cause audits per Excellerate procedures
- Must be able to serve as the primary customer contact for supplier quality in meetings, customer feedback and concerns, including supplier specification inquiries and requested supplier audits
- Must be able to engage team members and other Subject Matter Experts to address process concerns related to supplier quality
- Must be able to lead the SCAR process in response to a customer request for supplier corrective action
- Must be able to maintain supplier quality records
- Must be able to participate in the Quality Planning, Process FMEA and Control Plan processes
- Must be able to guide and assist in disposition decisions for Non-Conforming Material (NCM)
Desired Qualifications
- Five (5) years of related industry experience
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities
- Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze, interpret, validate, and communicate data to key stakeholders
- Ability to seek out best practices and apply them within their assigned area
- Ability to learn and utilize a variety of computer programs such as Visio, Excel, PowerBI, and other applicable Excellerate software programs
- Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively interact with others
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