Supplier Quality Engineer

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for qualifying and maintaining suppliers according to Carlisle Brake & Friction standards. Ensures that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials and services consistently. Work with sourcing, purchasing, quality, manufacturing and engineering to assist in the resolution of supplier related issues. Performs supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards. Evaluates supplier's internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback to all departments involved. Develops and maintains the internal supplier rating and reporting system.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assuring supplier compliance to purchase order requirements

• Evaluate quality systems and process controls of potential new suppliers

• Review and approve supplier PPAPs

• Improve supplier performance and productivity

• Develop/revise procedures for supplier control

• Update and maintain a supplier development program

• Maintain the Approved Supplier List

• Plan and conduct audits at suppliers and subcontractors

• Must have or complete ISO 9001:2015 / IATF 16949:2016 Lead Internal Auditor certification within 12 months

• Perform validation of supplier corrective actions

• Interface with plant personnel, suppliers and buyers on a daily basis

• Work with suppliers and subcontractors to develop and maintain ISO 9001:2015 / IATF 16949:2016 compliant quality systems

• Responsible for the disposition of any potential discrepant supplier material

• Travel - must be willing to travel up to 25%

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week

• Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution

• Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-Term Disability

• Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life, Child Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) with matching contribution that is fully vested from day 1

• Generous amount of PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays

• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunity

• $250 in Lifestyle Reimbursement Account upon completion of annual physical

• Wellness program with monthly themes, quarterly challenges, onsite flu shot clinics and biometric screenings

• Clean and safe work environment

Requirements

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Experience and/or Training:

• Minimum of five years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of diverse manufacturing processes is a plus.

• Must have experience working with suppliers along with a proven track record of reducing incoming material defects.

• Six Sigma training and/or certification is a plus.

• Familiarity with ERP concepts and systems preferable and experience with QAD MFG/PRO ERP system a plus.