Supplier Quality Engineer
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Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings Inc. a highly decentralized organization we rely heavily on people with the aptitude attitude and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success and were committed to attracting and retaining top talent.
Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
Location: Ashland OH
Reports To: Plant Manager
Job Summary:
As a Supplier Quality Engineer in the construction fastener industry you will be responsible for evaluating developing and managing suppliers to ensure supply chain efficiency quality and reliability. You will work closely with suppliers to improve their processes quality systems and performance to meet company standards and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Supplier Evaluation and Selection:
- Conduct supplier assessments and audits to evaluate capabilities quality systems and compliance with industry standards.
- Assist in the selection of new suppliers based on strategic sourcing initiatives and project requirements.
- Develop and maintain a robust supplier qualification process.
2. Supplier Development:
- Work with suppliers to identify and implement process improvements cost reductions and quality enhancements.
- Facilitate training and development programs for suppliers to improve their capabilities and performance.
- Monitor and report on supplier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs).
3. Quality Assurance:
- Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement quality assurance plans.
- Ensure that suppliers comply with company quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Investigate and resolve supplierrelated quality issues including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
4. Project Management:
- Lead and manage supplier development projects to ensure timely delivery of quality products.
- Coordinate with crossfunctional teams including procurement engineering and quality assurance to achieve project goals.
- Track project milestones timelines and deliverables.
5. Continuous Improvement:
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain to enhance overall performance.
- Stay informed with industry trends technologies and best practices to bring innovative solutions to the supply chain.
- Implement Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement methodologies.
6. Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and mutual growth.
- Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers regarding technical and quality issues.
- Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in supplier development quality assurance or supply chain management preferably in the construction fastener industry.
- Knowledge of quality management systems standards and methodologies (e.g. ISO Lean Six Sigma).
- Excellent analytical problemsolving and project management skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with crossfunctional teams and suppliers.
- Proficiency in using supplier management and quality assurance software/tools.
- Ability to travel 20 to supplier locations as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional certifications such as Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Manufacturing.
- Experience with advanced manufacturing processes and technologies in the construction fastener industry (e.g. heading threading heat treating plating coating painting).
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to construction fasteners.
Work Environment:
- This position will require up to 20 travel to supplier sites and manufacturing facilities.
- Work is performed in both office and manufacturing settings.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional jobrelated screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
Employment Type
Full-Time
