Supplier Quality Engineer

Key responsibilities for this position will include the following:

* Manage and implement the Quality Assurance program for Suppliers, and Manufacturing/Distribution sites as directed)
* Lead Product Safety Compliance/Regulatory Process
* Lead Ethical and Safety Compliance/Internal Audit Process
* Lead the continuous improvement efforts of the Manufacturing Quality Management System audit process
* Lead the supplier and manufacturing Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and coordination of prototype, pre-launch, and launch part qualification runs (CQV-Runs)
* Define product specification quality requirements or critical to quality metrics
* Perform supplier capability assessments
* Approve supplier first article submissions
* Process Disposition of Supplier Process Change requests
* Review, approve and develop supplier Quality Control Plans, process flow diagrams, Process Failure Modes Effects and Analysis (PFMEA), Gage R&R's
* Maintain quality metrics of Defective Parts Per Million and On-Time Delivery, Material Non-conformances, and Supplier Scorecards
* Lead Lean, Six Sigma and OPEX initiatives with identified suppliers
* Work with suppliers on resolving defective material issues, root cause analysis, and corrective actions using 8D methodology
* Coordinate supplier continuous improvement programs
* Non-Technical managerial responsibilities including work prioritization, problem solving and conflict resolution for multiple manufacturing locations, collaboration with plant Quality Managers and communicate at all levels within the GBU (written/verbal/presentation)
* Implement and manage consumer metrics (customer service and consumer complaints)
* Drive implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
* Develop metrics/goals and drive adherence
* Drive Supplier chargeback process if applicable
* Collaborate and drive International initiatives

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical engineering or science discipline
* 10+ years of operations/manufacturing experience
* 7+ years management experience in a manufacturing environment
* 5+ years supplier quality experience
* Hands on experience in Lead and Six Sigma preferred
* Management experience and the proven ability to work in a matrix organization required
* Thorough knowledge of quality methods and systems is required (statistics, reliability, sampling and auditing)
* ISO/QS/TS quality system working knowledge and auditing experience preferred
* ASQ certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Quality Engineer (CQE) or Quality Manager (CQM) is preferred
* An experienced background in various types of manufacturing. Specific knowledge in the plastics, metals, wood, or electric commodities is preferred.
* Superior interpersonal and communication skills are essential for dealing with all levels of internal and external suppliers and customers

About Aerotek:

Aerotek, headquartered in Hanover, Md., is a leading provider of technical, professional and industrial staffing services. Established in 1983, Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, the largest provider of staffing services in the U.S. Aerotek operates a network of more than 200 non-franchised offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, visit .

Aerotek is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.