Supplier Quality Engineer at Compressor Controls in Des Moines, Iowa

Job Description:

The Supplier Quality Engineer will exhibit genuine interest in solving work problems through proactively asking questions, clearly communicating and collaborating both internally and externally to grow the business. In addition, the Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for understanding our competition and customers and showing initiative to learn and continuously improve company processes. 

The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for analyzing supplier quality data and improving supplier performance. A main area of focus will be to transition existing products to new suppliers and implement supplier quality systems for new products. 

Candidates must hold a valid US Birth Certificate or US Passport

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Listed in order of relevance: 

• Manage projects related to quality needs within the organization, both proactively and reactionary. 


• Should have experience with, Supplier Quality Control Plans, Statistical Process Control (SPC), First Article Inspection (FAI), and Product/Process Capability. 


• Analyze data to create acceptance criteria, specifications and control limits for product, components and manufacturing.  


• Participate on continuous improvement project teams to implement solutions and track results.  


• Work closely with suppliers to understand factory metrics, first pass yield, product manufacturability and quality improvement programs. 


• Analyze and report out supplier quality metrics based on non-conformance data. 


• Coordinate the defect containment actions and root cause analysis with suppliers. 


• Ensure that corrective measures meet acceptable quality and reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.  


• Facilitate the implementation of new product production and supplier transitions. 


• Audit supplier quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.  


• Oversee the quality assurance and source inspection programs with suppliers. 


• Develop criteria and inspection plans for CCC products and manage the impact. 


• Respond to change productively and handle other duties as required. 


• Follow all company safety policies and procedures. 

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required 


• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing or quality processes 


• Ability to read technical product drawings and computer aided design (CAD) 


• Experience with General Dimensioning and Tolerance, preferred 


• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools, preferred 


• Experience in Supply Chain and Quality Assurance 


• Understanding of ISO9001:2015 Quality System requirements and special process approval 


• Experience with continuous improvement practices, using tools like SPC, and Causal Analysis, to drive corrective and preventive action 


• Demonstrated experience identifying and engaging relevant stakeholders for collaboration 


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, particularly remotely and with geographically dispersed team members 


• Strong problem-solving skills, and ability to think creatively 


• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings 

Preferred Experience 

• Circuit-board manufacturing or assembly experience 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS 

• Excellent oral and written communications skills,speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations 


• Writes clearly and informatively, listens and provides clarification 


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 


• Synthesizes complex or diverse information 


• Strong organization skills, ability to prioritize 


• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint skills 


• Experience using Windows, Microsoft Office and Minitab 


• Ability to read, speak, and write in English required. 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position will require 40% domestic travel. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to manipulate computer input devices, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must have sufficient mobility to enable travel to industrial sites, offices, and facilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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