Supplier Quality Engineer I

Posted on Sep 21, 2024 by California Closets Corporate
Grand Rapids, MI
Research
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description

WHAT WE OFFER

California Closets has both company-owned and franchise locations. This opportunity is company-owned, therefore earns the following benefits:

Health insurance – Medical, Dental, and Vision

PTO days and paid holidays

401K retirement plan with company match

Employee discounts

Grow your career with us – many promotional opportunities are available

Job Description

This position is responsible for supporting the company and Quality Manager with supporting new and existing suppliers.  This individual will perform on-site audits, lead quality defect resolution and support development of new and improved manufacturing processes with suppliers.  This includes timely and effective resolution of all non-conformances (process or product related), liaison with cross functional partners such as Product Development, Operations (CCO’s), Sourcing, Supply Chain and Manufacturing in support of improving our customer’s experience through the delivery of high-quality products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Execute all supplier related quality activities as directed and communicate information concerning quality issues to a cross-functional team.

Work closely with existing supplier base to accomplish quality program objectives.

Communicate product development quality standards to existing and new suppliers to ensure they are implemented at the supplier as part of their quality control and approval process.

 Closely monitor and investigate all quality issues, determine root cause and implement effective containment, corrective and preventive actions where appropriate.

Support data analysis and focused improvement for supplier related quality KPIs.

Support implementation and maintenance of an incoming inspection program of purchased materials and components.

Provide support and guidance within the quality team, including SOP authoring and revising for supplier related activities.

Maintain color standards through oversight and support decisions about color match, finishes, defects & characteristics and rejection process. Manage application testing and approval database and records.

Communicate with customer channels resolution of issues and action plans to continuously improve quality of products.

Supports new product launches to ensure production process capability and controls are in place to meet product specifications.

Conduct audits to ensure compliance to quality and manufacturing systems.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies:

Decisions will affect others within and outside the functional area

Understanding a range of work procedures and practices, some of which are non-routine, which require a base level of specialized / technical knowledge. Acquired through some formal training or equivalent experience.

Support program management and product engineering as required

Requires the skill to deliver professional advice or direction or present opinions and recommendations. Use some persuasion and negotiation but not a regular activity.  

External communication that includes clients, vendors, gov’t agencies, and service providers

Internal Communication that includes manufacturing, corporate, and other CCO teams.

Makes minor corrections and adjustments to solve simple issues

Modifies existing processes in order to resolve issues, updating existing work methods

Work will be guided by specific procedures and well define instructions. The team member will normally not deviate without seeking advice or guidance.



Reference: 202107531

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Supplier Quality Engineer I

Posted on Sep 21, 2024 by California Closets Corporate

Grand Rapids, MI
Research
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description

WHAT WE OFFER

California Closets has both company-owned and franchise locations. This opportunity is company-owned, therefore earns the following benefits:

Health insurance – Medical, Dental, and Vision

PTO days and paid holidays

401K retirement plan with company match

Employee discounts

Grow your career with us – many promotional opportunities are available

Job Description

This position is responsible for supporting the company and Quality Manager with supporting new and existing suppliers.  This individual will perform on-site audits, lead quality defect resolution and support development of new and improved manufacturing processes with suppliers.  This includes timely and effective resolution of all non-conformances (process or product related), liaison with cross functional partners such as Product Development, Operations (CCO’s), Sourcing, Supply Chain and Manufacturing in support of improving our customer’s experience through the delivery of high-quality products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Execute all supplier related quality activities as directed and communicate information concerning quality issues to a cross-functional team.

Work closely with existing supplier base to accomplish quality program objectives.

Communicate product development quality standards to existing and new suppliers to ensure they are implemented at the supplier as part of their quality control and approval process.

 Closely monitor and investigate all quality issues, determine root cause and implement effective containment, corrective and preventive actions where appropriate.

Support data analysis and focused improvement for supplier related quality KPIs.

Support implementation and maintenance of an incoming inspection program of purchased materials and components.

Provide support and guidance within the quality team, including SOP authoring and revising for supplier related activities.

Maintain color standards through oversight and support decisions about color match, finishes, defects & characteristics and rejection process. Manage application testing and approval database and records.

Communicate with customer channels resolution of issues and action plans to continuously improve quality of products.

Supports new product launches to ensure production process capability and controls are in place to meet product specifications.

Conduct audits to ensure compliance to quality and manufacturing systems.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies:

Decisions will affect others within and outside the functional area

Understanding a range of work procedures and practices, some of which are non-routine, which require a base level of specialized / technical knowledge. Acquired through some formal training or equivalent experience.

Support program management and product engineering as required

Requires the skill to deliver professional advice or direction or present opinions and recommendations. Use some persuasion and negotiation but not a regular activity.  

External communication that includes clients, vendors, gov’t agencies, and service providers

Internal Communication that includes manufacturing, corporate, and other CCO teams.

Makes minor corrections and adjustments to solve simple issues

Modifies existing processes in order to resolve issues, updating existing work methods

Work will be guided by specific procedures and well define instructions. The team member will normally not deviate without seeking advice or guidance.


Reference: 202107531

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