Supplier Quality Engineer
Company: Abbott Interfast
Location: Wheeling
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Supports the Purchasing & Inspection departments. Will refine
and monitor all aspects for Supplier Quality. Work in a team
environment with staff & suppliers to develop and implement best
practices that complement our ISO 9001 / 2015 requirements.
Includes supplier qualification, visits, corrective actions, defect
prevention and continuous improvements in meeting all customer
requirements.
Complete Corrective Action process including collecting root cause
analysis and providing corrective feedback from suppliers to
minimize or eliminate supply issues. Manages customer specific
quality requirements and offer support to suppliers.
Experience in the fastener industry is a plus
Must be a citizen of the United States
SQE position is an in office position
No relocation bonus available at this time
Requirements
Carry out supplier validation audits, with supplier support and
supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP).
Lead the supplier approval process by assessing
manufacturing/technology capabilities and quality performance.
Support new product launches to ensure that supplier quality meets
the required standards
Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier
quality issues
Perform on-site supplier visits.
Work with the suppliers directly, create correction action plans to
address process failures
Provide concise, complete and accurate documentation of inspection
results relative to area of responsibility. In appropriate
functional areas, this refers to supporting inspection and test
status requirements defined by regulations, engineering product
specifications or Control Plans, Production Part Approval Process
(PPAP) approval or product warrant submission
Facilitate the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues
within assigned projects and suppliers
Monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance
Deliver training of quality awareness
Undertake special projects as required
Contribute to continuous improvement activities
Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions
Produce written reports and make presentations
Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the
supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise
others of any impact
Undertake personal continuous training and development
Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
Independently determine approach and assigned tasks
Relationship Management
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and
external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
Assertive, optimistic, resilient and welcomes change
Engages interest and participation of others and has a
collaborative approach to working with others
Proactively contributes to the team
Is self aware
Ability to work on own initiative
Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings
Skills & Attributes:
Knowledge of quality and business systems
Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP),
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect
Analysis (FMEA)
Lean Manufacturing knowledge
Knowledge of TS16949
Knowledge of ISO45001/OHSAS18001
Understanding of ISO14001
Knowledge of measurement techniques
Metrology, Inspection Methods and Equipment
Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
Understanding manufacturing processes
Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
Planning and prioritizing activities
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Listening skills
Negotiation skills
Ability to present data effectively
Problem-solving skills
Understanding of Health and Safety practices
Benefits
Health insurance and 401K are offered.
Keywords: Abbott Interfast, Chicago , Supplier Quality Engineer, Engineering , Wheeling, Illinois
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