Schenectady, NY, 12307, USA
8 hours ago
Lead Supplier Quality Engineer
Job Description The Lead Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for managing quality performance of assigned suppliers. Responsible for product/part qualifications. Tracks metrics & works on quality improvement plans addressing problem areas. Reviews & approves quality plans. Investigates quality escapes to provide root cause analysis & ensures effective corrective and preventive actions are taken. Mentors suppliers in the application of quality requirements and tools. Provides onsite support as needed. 8Hrs Per Day, 5 days per week Additional Responsibilities:  Manage supplier qualifications to ensure that assigned suppliers are capable of producing material, and/or components that will consistently meet company Engineering drawing and specification requirements  Own the product/manufacturing process qualifications at the assigned suppliers and ensure the satisfactory closures within the timelines needed by the business  New Supplier Evaluation/onboarding - Rigorously execute the supplier evaluation process, including quality & compliance audits/assessments to ensure that only appropriately qualified suppliers are taken through the process. Work with sourcing/commodity team to meet business objectives of new supplier addition  Conduct surveillance audits to assure that suppliers have effective process control, rigorous product acceptance standards, and robust quality systems  Own SRG (Supplier Responsibility Governance) metrics for the assigned suppliers and conduct SRG audits per the region audit plan  Conduct process capability statistical analysis to proactively identify issue trends  Manage supplier non-conformance and Supplier Deviation Request (SDR) activities. Owner of process and 1st technical interface with supplier and engineering  Perform robust Root Cause Analysis to solve quality issues and prevent reoccurrence  Be the technical focal point in coordinating sourcing, Design Engineering & Materials Engineering functions while interfacing with suppliers  Drive consistency and adherence to quality procedures and specification requirements  Provide technical guidance to suppliers to assure product/process compliance with engineering drawings and specifications  Work closely with commercial, engineering and manufacturing teams to eliminate any barriers that may affect the quality and delivery of sourced components  Provide Sourcing Quality input to Engineering during product design reviews We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .     To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ . Skills and Requirements ASNT Level II or III certification in NDT  Knowledge of ASTM, ASME standards  ISO Lead Auditor certification  Certified RCA Leader or equivalent problem-solving expertise  Experience with Lean methodology  Power Generation equipment manufacturing experience  Bachelors in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering (or Advanced Technical Degree)  8-12 years in Quality/Manufacturing/Supplier Development, with hands-on experience in raw materials, castings, forgings, and machining  3+ years in Supply Chain/Supplier Quality  Strong in interpreting engineering drawings/specifications, metrology, and manufacturing process planning/evaluation (including GD&T)  Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt or equivalent  Must be able to travel 50% of the time null We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
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