Supplier Quality Engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Harrison, OH (Job ID 9336470)

Description

Supplier Quality Engineer | Direct Hire
Harrison, OH 
75-110K/YR


SUMMARY: 
As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will hold a pivotal position in upholding and elevating the quality of our products through close collaboration with our suppliers. Your key responsibilities will include establishing and enforcing quality standards, conducting audits, fostering collaboration across various teams, and spearheading ongoing improvement endeavors within our supplier network.
These duties are essential to maintaining high-quality standards and fostering collaborative relationships with suppliers to ensure the overall success of the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Monitor and analyze supplier performance data, detecting trends, and collaboratively addressing any deviations or issues with suppliers.
• Work closely with the Purchasing team to assess potential new suppliers, evaluating their capabilities against our quality benchmarks.
• Establish and uphold supplier quality standards, guidelines, and requirements in line with company quality objectives and industry regulations.
• Lead and engage in cross-functional teams to tackle quality issues related to suppliers, employing problem-solving methodologies like root cause analysis, and 5 Whys.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Design teams in supplier selection, ensuring alignment between supplier capabilities and product specifications.
• Implement and oversee Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), driving suppliers to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurring quality issues.
• Lead and participate in the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) with critical customers, ensuring suppliers develop their design and production processes to meet necessary requirements.
• Foster continuous improvement initiatives within the supplier network to enhance quality, efficiency, and overall performance.
• Develop and deliver training programs for suppliers on quality standards, processes, and requirements.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
•  3-5 years of experience in Quality Engineering and/or related roles within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, industry standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.), and quality tools (SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, etc.).
• Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies such as Lean, and root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel for supplier visits, 10% Travel.
• Knowledge of controls and electromechanical designs is desired.
• Must be Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision and make autonomous decisions.
• Conduct regular supplier audits to evaluate adherence to quality standards, pinpoint areas for enhancement, and guarantee effective implementation of corrective measures.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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