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This Supplier Engineer role is responsible for providing engineering support of highly technical and advanced manufacturing and quality management processes; may require specialized qualifications, knowledge, and skill. Other expectations include project management, designing, developing, and evaluating quality control functions on highly complex engineering projects and offering innovative solutions to technical problems by applying advanced engineering technologies. Additionally, the role applies engineering tools to evaluate gaps in supplier quality management systems and implements processes to improve and prevent issues.

Duties and Responsibilities\rRecognized authority within area of expertise with wide versatility of experience and capability.Works under general administrative direction occasionally with some latitude for unreviewed actions or decisions.Leads teams to provide quality input for the development and improvement of supplier quality management systems.Develops and executes supplier improvement activities by assessing technical capabilities, providing training, and ensuring conformance with requirements.Performs project planning and manages project resources, including multiple individuals and disciplines, to achieve quality, delivery, and cost objectives.Leads development of methods and documents detailed processes for supplier improvement and training to requirements.Develops and monitors supplier quality metrics, levels, and trends across the supply base to identify any actions required for organizational improvement.Mentors lower-level engineers establishing operating procedures on new products and components.Utilizes data to define and recommend new or improved quality processesto assure product quality and resolve processing, inspection, and design problems.Evaluates and implements innovations and technological advances that improve quality, reduce flowtime, improve productivity, and enhance operational surety.Builds and maintains strong relationships and communication plans with suppliers.Interacts with design agency, auditors, internal product teams, andsupplier counterparts to resolve moderate to complex, systemic quality issues.You Must Have\rAbility to travel up to 30% of the time.Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business.Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited program in Engineering or Physics6+ years of relevant experience in engineering, analytical, or related technical activities.United States CitizenshipRegular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job

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We Value\rDemonstrates knowledge of manufacturing or quality processes and techniques.Demonstrates application of advanced design, development, evaluation, and quality control techniques to complex engineering concepts and projects.Demonstrates working without supervision, with latitude for independent action and decision making.Demonstrates providing technical guidance, project management guidance, consultative services, and innovative solutions.Supplier development and audit experienceAdditional InformationJOB ID: 1730Remote Eligibility: HybridTravel Required: 25-50%Hourly/Salary: SalaryRelocation Available: Yes