Supplier Quality Sr Specialist

Job Requisition ID: 61588

Department: Manuf. & Operations (DEPTMFGOP)

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do but what really fuels us is our people. Theyre the heart of our company. As an employee our promise to you is that youll work on new and innovative products and solutions be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative caring and act with integrity and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects both locally and globally will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.

We are #EnergizedByGrowth.

DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations made up of some of the most trusted leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented innovative outstanding people we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment including clean energy solutions systems and payment automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems OPW Fuel Management Systems ClearView Tokheim ProGauge Fairbanks LIQAL AvaLAN and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin TX DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide including facilities in Brazil China India Italy Poland the Netherlands the United Kingdom and the United States.

We are seeking a talented experienced individual to join our team to fill the role of Senior Supplier Quality Engineer with Dover Fueling Solutions. The ideal Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is accountable for meeting annual Supplier Quality Objectives and is a hands-on professional experienced in product assurance in the supply chain. SQE drives suppliers to continually develop and improve their processes focus on defect prevention reduce variation / waste and provide continuous improvements while consistently meeting DFS requirements. Successful candidates will have solid problem-solving skills flexibility in dynamic situations and work well in a team environment with suppliers to develop and implement best practices and poka-yoke solutions.

The SQE is a customer-focused advocate with leadership in supplier assurance and continual improvement. A fact-based action-oriented role the SQE mitigates supply risk drives effective supplier corrective actions maximizes supplier remediation / recovery and serves as a domain expert between internal customers and suppliers to ensure teaming functions are performed on-time while fostering relationships in a fast-paced environment. Key capabilities include developing and maintaining close working relationships with suppliers and constituent internal groups to achieve organizational objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

Assist in supplier qualification ranging from quality manufacturing controls support technology and EHS risks evaluating / rating suppliers demonstrated capabilities to meet DFS requirements

Drive acceptance criteria alignment between suppliers and Engineering (i.e. PCBA test plans)

Support suppliers in developing critical process characteristics for new product introductions / legacy part transfers

Oversees timely PPAP process execution including PPAP review and approval drives prompt feedback to stakeholders supports NPD teams w/PPAP status summary reporting

Manage DFS Dock-to-Stock Supplier Deviation Request SCAR processes and applicable metrics / dashboards

Report / monitor supplier quality metrics driving proactive initiatives that improve supplier quality performance

Support supplier quality performance review in Quarterly Business Reviews as required

Interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders driving containment remediation and corrective action

Support constituent groups in eliminating barriers that risk part/component quality and delivery in the supply chain

Deploy data-driven initiatives that proactively drive improved process control across suppliers within the same commodity (look-across from lessons learned)

Assignments and projects as required to drive continuous improvement

Required Skills:

Ability to work as a supporting team member or lead other teams (collaborative professional relationship building)

Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality / Business Management Systems

Strong verbal written and communication skills (concise fact-based)

Deep understanding of manufacturing support functions and quality processes

Key performance indicator / metric updates management and reporting

Strong presentation / speaking capabilities (QBR Quality Council Supplier Summit etc.)

Ability to manage multiple complex situations simultaneously

Support/lead on-site supplier qualification assessments

Data analysis and problem solving (i.e. 8D A3 5-Why Ishikawa etc.)

Capability to assess root cause analysis validity and corrective action rigor (error proofing)

Manufacturing process planning / evaluation

Experience working with suppliers of both electronic and mechanical commodities

Self-motivated high initiative working under minimal supervision

Working knowledge of special processes (i.e. heat treating welding anodize powder coat NDT)

Strong understanding /interpretation of Engineering drawings and GD&T related specifications such as bills of material cable drawings PCBA schematics

Candidates should be prepared to provide examples of prior experience such as successfully completed 8D / A3 robust 5-Whys & proofed corrective actions examples of KPIs & presentations etc.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years experience in Supplier Quality Assurance role

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience (i.e. Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering etc.)

Prior experience with new product introduction PPAP FMEA RCCA CTQs control plans FAI MSA capability studies gap assessments

Ability and willingness to travel as required approximately 35% of the time possibly on short notice

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position including but not limited to the positions responsibilities a candidates work experience a candidates education/training the positions location and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption surrogacy and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental military jury duty and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off including

13 paid holidays/floating holidays per calendar year paid vacation days and paid sick leave;business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability age genetic information or any other factors prohibited by law.

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This position may be located in:Americas : United States : Texas : Austin

Job Function : None