Supplier Quality Engineer

Intralox has a position available for a Supplier Quality Engineer in Baltimore, MD. The role will be critical to the efficient and measured operation of our equipment manufacturing, building a mature supplier network that meets performance expectations and capacity demands. Candidates should have a science background with proven analytic, organizational, and communication skills, and preferably prior experience as a team leader.

• Works hand in hand with the Quality Manager and Supply Chain to establish category supplier strategies and development plans.
• Lead the review and analysis of customer complaint information and guide manufacturing efforts to effectively contain and implement corrective actions timely as needed from the supplier side.
• Encourage an environment of teamwork and convey the concepts of the Laitram Business Philosophy with the department.
• Drives continuous improvement by maintaining quality standards relating to processes, products, and services at every point within Value Stream.
• Assess supplier quality performance and develop strategic plans, processes, and metrics to improve performance.
• Establish and report on key performance indicators that support the overall global Quality vision.
• Facilitate and lead continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing waste and boosting efficiency.
• Performs a variety of complicated Quality Assurance tasks as needed and assigned.
• May be assigned medium to large sized projects to accomplish independently.
• May work closely with and direct Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, R & D, Operations team associates to complete projects.
• Relies on and creates instructions, develops procedures/processes and training, and establishes guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 5 years’ experience working in a Quality or Supplier Quality Assurance role.
• Strong problem‑solving and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and under the pressure of deadlines.
• Possess a strong attention to detail.
• Willing to work overtime and on weekends as required.
• Willing and able to perform a variety of tasks in support of short‑ and long‑term goals of the Manufacturing division.
• Functional knowledge of statistics.
• Ability to travel 50%.

• Experience in Material Handling industry preferred.
• Metal Fabrication Experience/Knowledge preferred.
• Experience in an equipment engineer‑to‑order and assemble‑to‑order manufacturing environment.
• Possess an ASQ or equivalent certification or relevant work experience.
• Experience implementing SPC and/or Six‑Sigma concepts.
• Knowledge of best practices for the Quality Assurance function in a manufacturing environment.

Intralox’s benefit program includes health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401(k), flexible spending account, life and AD&D insurance, long‑term care, tuition reimbursement, and additional voluntary benefits.

Salary range: $62,700 to $156,400. The salary range is a good faith estimate and may vary based on role, function, and candidate qualifications. The position may also be eligible for commissions, discretionary incentives, or production incentives.

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