Supplier Quality Engineer - Junior (m/ž)

This position participates in development, and oversees domestic and international supplier quality requirements. Assist in new product development initiatives to source new materials and qualify potential suppliers including; supplier evaluation, selection, and qualification for new materials, components, and services. Interacts with Purchasing, Quality, Production, and Technical departments to improve supplier quality performance via data-driven root cause & corrective action analysis and LSS principles. Assists in creation of plans and participates in process, ISO, & quality systems audits of key suppliers. How you’ll make an impact… - Manage supplier performance metrics. For suppliers that do not meet required levels, issuing Supplier Corrective Action Reports or other performance improvement initiatives, and ensuring these are being completed as planned. - Participates in development and implementation plans to improve the performance of business-critical suppliers, which may include leading efforts to resolve recurring supply chain issues involving quality and delivery. - Works in teams in new supplier qualifications when a need has been identified. E.g. existing supplier replacement, low-cost sourcing, outsourcing opportunities, etc. - Participates in conducting on-site/remote supplier audits to ensure the quality and performance of delivered materials. - Early Supplier Involvement. Coordinate with Engineering and Supply Chain Management to engage suppliers in design/process improvements in the concept phase of product development. - Support in New Product Development teams in qualifying new sources of supply. This encompasses raw materials, components, and services. - Participates in conducting audits of existing or new sources as their products pertain to new designs. - Any other duties assigned by management.

- BS Degree in Engineering, Technology, or equivalent required; Quality preferred. - Specialized training in “lean manufacturing/lean enterprise/lean Six Sigma” concepts is a strong plus. - Advanced written and verbal communication skills. - Critical thinking, decision making, complex problem solving. - Must be willing to travel - domestic and international travel up to 30%.