Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at Leviton Manufacturing

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management.  With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive.  We recognize that our people are our greatest asset.  We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next.  It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide senior Supplier Quality Engineering support to ensure the successful performance of Leviton’s supply chain. This individual will review and provide input for supplier selection activities, including supplier evaluation and quality system reviews.  This position will coordinate with Leviton Buyers, Commodity Managers, Engineers, Product/Project Managers, and Plant personnel to review supplier quality programs for new and existing materials, components, and assemblies and monitor/improve supplier performance as required.

This individual will be expected to apply his or her knowledge of quality systems and quality engineering techniques to monitor and improve supplier performance as required. This individual will drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions relating to material and process improvements and component issues.

• Drive supplier performance that meet or exceed DPPM quality goals established by the business including targets created for each supplier. Leverage corrective action process (8D), supplier audits, ensure supplier compliance and drive supplier improvement plans in conjunction with Commodity Managers, Buyers, and Plant Quality. Manage supplier quality relationships and performance for assigned suppliers through continued communication and site visits to ensure the highest of quality manufacturing processes
• Responsible for new product and design change part approval through First Article Review, parts measurement, verification, and validation of test results
• Perform on-site supplier Quality System and Process audits
• Work with suppliers to develop inspection plans that ensure quality metrics are met and align with Leviton specifications (including significant characteristics)
• Monitor supplier production by conducting in-process and end-of-line source inspections
• Lead supplier performance improvement projects
• Manage immediate quality issues through cross functional collaboration; confirm supplier quality issues do not put production at risk
• Facilitate and/or lead quality problem solving (8D) activities with suppliers to prevent recurrence; Establish short and long term quality plans and work with Suppliers, Sourcing, Internal Engineering and Plant teams to drive corrective and preventative quality initiatives in the supply base
• Be a subject matter expert on the manufacturing methods of specific commodity categories such as stampings, plastics, fasteners, etc.
• Monitor, communicate, and improve supplier KPI’s (DPPM, OTD, etc.)
• Foster a mentality of “Zero Defect’s” with Leviton suppliers

• Proficiency in Quality Tools including Cause-Effect Diagram, Check Sheet, Control Charts, Histograms, Pareto Charts, Stratification, Scatter Diagrams, DOE, SPC, CP/CPK, AQL
• Ability to operate measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, CMM.
• Understanding of the First Article process. PPAP experience preferred
• Detail oriented; Ability to read and interpret blueprints and various tolerancing methods
• Ability to identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, management, and suppliers.
• Experience with ERP, preferably Oracle EBS
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to communicate and mobilize multi-functional teams in achieving common objectives
• Ability to effectively communicate with Suppliers to define specific product opportunities and associated key product requirements
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to work in a highly confidential work environment
• Ability to effectively read and write reports and business correspondence
• Experience working in a matrix environment
• Proficiency in MS Office including Excel, PPT, and Word

• Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Electronics or Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering required
• Expertise in ISO9001 Quality Systems
• Certified ISO Lead Auditor, preferred
• 6-Sigma Green Belt or ASQ Certification, preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years engineering or supplier quality experience in a manufacturing environment.

• This position will require travel up to 50%.

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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