Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Summary: Investigates, analyzes and resolves supplier quality problems by researching trends and planning processes and actions with the result of producing a quality product.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists in the development and implementation of supplier management programs
• Statistically measures supplier performance ensuring quality manufacturing processes are relevant and implemented
• Conducts supplier audits to improve process standardization and eliminate waste
• Identifies root cause of problems and delays/expedites corrective actions
• Reduces operational risk through formalized analysis methods such as FMEA/FMECA and risk management
• Researches and implements strategies to support lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement
• Assists in establishing inspection and test plans to meet pre-defined requirements
• Simplifies the quality process (ITPs, NDE/NDTs, AVL qualification, etc.) and qualifies additional specialty service providers
• Reports supplier performance and quality to management
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or a Health Safety and Environmental team member
• Participates in proactive teams to achieve departmental and company goals
• Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

   

• Experience developing/managing mature quality systems for industries such as automotive, aerospace or top-tier oilfield manufacturing preferred
• Knowledge of RCFA & FMEA/FMECA methods to identify root causes of problems and identify process and design improvements to further drive quality assurance
• Greenbelt/Blackbelt, CQE, ASQ, ISO and API auditor certifications preferred
• Knowledge of RCFA & FMEA/FMECA methods preferred
• CMM programming/operation preferred
• Must have analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated PC proficiency
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral or diagram form
• Must have valid driver's license and clean MVR
• Must pass background check and drug screen

Core Competencies:

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Resourcefulness – Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Drives results – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, mechanical engineering technology preferred

   

Work Environment:

• Office/Warehouse Environment -PPE required in specific areas
• Limited exposure to elevated noise and moving equipment

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive use of hands
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Lifting, pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs.

Travel:

• Up to 50% travel required

Safety Sensitive Position:

Yes

This position performs tasks or duties that could affect the health or safety of Kimray employees or other individuals and has been designated as Safety Sensitive.