Responsibilities:

Monitor and analyze supplier performance, addressing deviations or issues collaboratively.

Evaluate potential new suppliers against quality benchmarks in coordination with Purchasing.

Establish and maintain supplier quality standards aligned with company objectives and regulations.

Lead cross-functional teams in resolving quality issues using methodologies like root cause analysis.

Collaborate with Engineering to ensure supplier alignment with product specifications.

Oversee Supplier Corrective Action Requests to address recurring quality issues.

Lead Production Part Approval Process with critical customers to meet requirements.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supplier network.

Develop and deliver training programs for suppliers on quality standards and processes.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Previous experience as a Quality Engineer is required

Previous experience in the Manufacturing Setting is required

Quality Management Systems experience

ISO 9001 & AS9100

Lean Manufacturing & Root Cause Analysis experience

Project Management experience

Electromechanical Designs