Supplier quality engineer Jobs in Madison, WI

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Description

The Supplier Quality Engineering team is integral to the success of being the gatekeeper for materials and components that go into our luxurious products. This position will join a team of eight engineers that are able to adapt and change as new opportunities arise. This fast-paced team continues to be nimble making sure we have quality and timely components for our manufacturing team.

Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procedures and systems necessary to promote continuous improvement and to support departmental goals.
• Work with various business unit teams, manufacturing sites and suppliers to facilitate problem solving, supplier corrective action, evaluation, development, and communication of improvement plans.
• Supplier quality management, risk identification and reduction, quality and supply chain improvements, and relationship management with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze information and data to create, maintain, and effectively present metrics to stakeholders.
• Create and maintain databases and product lifecycle management workflows to promote new product development and maintain existing product.
• Review, Assess and Implement Supplier Changes with minimal risk to our Production Lines.
• Disposition Supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requests which includes Dimensional Layouts, Material Certifications, Control Plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Process Capability and Gage Studies.
• Perform Supplier Qualification and Surveillance Audits with Cross-Functional Teams and Suppliers.
• Participate in Design and Contract Reviews for Supplied Components.

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Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering.

Bachelors or better in Industrial Engineering.

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

Required

Ability to articulate quality requirements with suppliers and work with the suppliers to define and achieve quality performance goals. Strong collaboration and communication skills with colleagues and external collaborators. Ability to create and maintain Quality Specifications, Standards and Documentation, including Quality Infrastructure (Equipment, Areas, Software and Systems). Help Support Supplier Development of 342+ Suppliers through the Supplier Scorecard Improvement Process. SCARS, NCM, Receiving Inspection, Containment Actions, Problem Solving, etc. Supplier Notifications and Change Approvals (Product and Process Changes Requested by Suppliers). PPAP Reviews – Supplier Development (Control Plans, FMEAs, Color, Aesthetics, KCV, etc.). Ability to help lead the failure analysis of Plastic, Metal and Electronic Components. This will include Coatings, Color, Lighting and Aesthetics. Knowledge of measurement techniques including Metrology, Inspection Methods, and Equipment. Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings including GD&T Knowledge of quality processes / procedures and experience in 6-Sigma-Lean (including Advanced Statistics, Design of Experiments, Value Stream Mapping) Knowledge and proficiency working with computers including Microsoft Office, Databases, ERP Systems, and Product Life Cycle Management Experience with Plastic, Metal and Electronic Components 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with managing Supplier Audits (Qualification and Surveillance)

Preferred

Strong project management skills, technical capabilities, problem solving knowledge, procurement acumen, and leadership. American Society for Quality - Certified Quality Engineer and / or Certified Quality Auditor

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