Supplier Quality Engineer 2 - Kforce Inc.
Orlando, FL 32817
About the Job
- Supplier Quality Engineer will implement the agreed commodity and SQM strategy (including value, digitalization and collaboration)
- Drives supplier performance and continuous improvement and collaborates in supplier development programs
- Creates and negotiates General Quality and Quality Assurance agreements and monitors supplier contract coverage rate
- Applies preventive quality methods aimed at risk minimization
- Designs, maintains and improves specific quality requirements, specifications and concepts based on supplier and product/service risk assessment
- Supports standardized supplier qualification process according to corporate guidelines (ready for business)
- As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will coordinate product/service qualifications and approvals based on specific requirements/specification (ready to order)
- Actively involved in projects to support/review specifications & requirements
- Implements complaints managements to detect and analyze non-conformances, verifies root cause analysis and communicates with supplier; Supports sustainable problem solving
- Plans and executes supplier audits including follow-up of audit measures
- Continuously improves internal SQM processes (innovation, digitalization, LEAN)
- Fosters (virtual) interaction with suppliers
Requirements:
- Technical training or further education in quality, mechanical, or electrical engineering
- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO9001), Supplier Quality Management (SQM) and Quality Control routines
- Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of drawing interpretation (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
- Knowledge of inspection methodologies and assessment of inspection capability
- Self-motivated attitude and ownership of projects
- Demonstrated ability to work with design engineering organization to ensure parts are manufacturable
- Proven ability to manage multi-problem investigations simultaneously
- Ability to project manage Product and Process Qualifications and unexpected Supplier Quality Issues from beginning to end
- Experience or working with critical parts
- SAP experience
- Proven track record of application of Quality improvement processes and tools (e.g. 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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