General Description The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) - performs quality assurance activities of purchased items (casting & forging) within project phase with the objective of monitoring and guiding suppliers to define and establish processes that can deliver parts according to the agreed specifications on a consistent basis. Is responsible for the industrialization of products from sourcing phase through PPAP approval and will manage a portfolio of suppliers within the scope of components, castings, and forgings. Primary Goals and Responsibilities:
Establish specific short / long term supplier quality goals
Establish and issue supplier scorecards
Develop and conduct supplier assessments
Leads Supplier performance improvement projects
Team oriented problem-solving experience a plus
Ability to travels to supplier locations on occasion
Iron casting/forging exposure preferred
Must be able to work independently with little supervision
Written and verbal communication with the Suppliers, as required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field. 3 years of experience minimum as SQE Problem solving analysis, strong written and verbal communication skills