Supplier Quality Engineer
Glacier Bay, Inc. is the leading edge innovator and manufacturer of super-efficient diesel-electric and pure electric propulsion and thermal solutions. Our equipment saves tens of thousands of gallons of diesel fuel by electrically propelling some of the world’s best cruising yachts. Our truck A/C systems use batteries to let long-distance truckers sleep in comfort without their engines running idle. Our medical systems reduce the brain damage of head trauma patients by up to 80%.
Business is booming and we need a world-class Supplier Quality Engineer to join our rapidly growing operation. Candidates must be energetic, forward thinking and able to support a robust organizational growth plan. Position reports to the Quality Manager.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Monitor, Analyze, Improve, and Report on supplier performance to provide key performance information to the quality manager, senior management, and outside departments,
- Responsible for the development of inspection criteria, methods for new materials, components, and sub-assemblies,
- Provide technical consultation to supplier on sampling plans for inspection and acceptance criteria for new or existing materials and components
- Assist suppliers in formation of statistical sampling plans, inspection methodology, and procedures,
- Serve as technical resource for process improvements projects such as alternative measurement/testing methodologies, and supplier supplied data, and acceptance lot qualification programs,
- Problem solving through classical & experimental design methods,
- Review and assist Incoming Quality on material nonconformance’s and/or in-process rejections and determine appropriate corrective actions,
- Follow-up responsibility for Supplier Corrective Actions,
- Provide hands-on technical support for Receiving Inspection personnel as required,
- Develop procedures for the purpose of improving IQC and supplier support processes. Initiates ECO’s as necessary,
- Serve as part of auditing team and/or as lead auditor for Supplier Quality, as required,
- Assist in the qualification, selection, and development of new suppliers as needed,
- Member of new product development teams,
- Occasional travel to suppliers as required,
- Performs responsibilities required by the Quality System and other duties as assigned or requested,
Qualifications and Experience include:
- Previous Supplier Quality Engineering experience in growth oriented business with an emphasis in electro – mechanical assemblies,
- 7+ years experience in all phases of inspection, testing, process control and assurance
- Technical degree or equivalent, electrical engineering preferred
- Experience in deploying supplier quality systems in commercial businesses
- Initiating and managing Quality improvement programs including root cause identification and corrective action for supply base activities
- Thorough understanding of inspection techniques, statistical plans and lot acceptance sampling methodologies.
- Knowledge or experience with electro/mechanical assemblies
- Experience working in a manufacturing & product development environment.
- Ideal candidate must be detail oriented, flexible, proficient in MS Applications, and have excellent communication skills.
This is a unique opportunity to build a supplier quality program. The right candidate will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Ability to work under pressure with multiple priorities. Requires planning and organizational skills in complex technical functions.
This is an incredible opportunity to become part of one of the hottest companies in the energy sector!
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