Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

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Spectrum Safety Solutions is a global leader in fire detection and suppression solutions with approximately 1,500 employees operating in more than 20 countries. Det-Tronics is a part of Spectrum Safety Solutions and has a global footprint with manufacturing sites in the U.S. and sales presence in all key geographies.

• Work with the Supply Chain team to develop robust supply base.
• Lead regularly scheduled Supplier Quality meetings, supplier issue resolution, and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with Supply Chain for supplier sourcing, qualification, selection, and development.
• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations on all stages of New Product Development, ensuring quality is designed into the parts and the processes.
• Oversee new part validation process, including FAI, setting up incoming inspection requirements, and verification of Cpk data.
• Develop Supplier Scorecard, track KPIs, and work with suppliers on action plans to improve performance.
• Lead technical reviews of new components and existing components with Supplier and Engineering.
• Audit and assess Suppliers’ Processes on a regular basis, which includes some travel (~10-15%).
• Act as quality leader in the organization.
• Participate as a member of the Material Review Board.
• Support outside certification audits (e.g., ISO 9001:2015).
• Advocate for a process-focused approach for all functions.
• Enable culture change from a reactive approach to Quality to a proactive approach to Quality.
• Help drive reduction in Det-Tronics Cost of Poor Quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Industries as a Supplier Quality Engineer.

• Statistical Analysis (Capability Analysis)
• Strong knowledge of GD&T
• Non-Conforming Materials Control & Disposition (MRB)
• Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR)
• Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Review
• Working with Purchasing/Sourcing Team to establish and maintain a Supplier Quality Scorecard
• Supplier DPPM and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Calculation
• MSA (Measurement System Analysis)
• PPAP
• APQP
• Control Plan
• FMEA

• Knowledge/Familiarity with AIAG Standards
• Process Audit Knowledge
• Proficiency in Minitab, MS Excel & Power BI
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Project management skills
• Experience with MRP systems (JDE or SAP)

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and an open attitude for continuous improvement. Ability to perform under stress and meet project timelines, to work cooperatively and respectfully with others, to lead others using project planning skills and documentation. Must be able to perform essential job functions safely and work within established company guidelines.