Description
Manager, Supplier Quality Engineering
SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,200 employees across twelve locations in three states. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.
Position Summary:
The Manager of Supplier Quality Engineering will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and growing a World Class vendor base. The successful applicant will be required to communicate effectively through all organizational levels at both the Sig Sauer and vendor organizations. Lead a team of 10+ Supplier quality and manufacturing engineers, offering guidance organizing day to day activities. Strengths will include analytical skills, ability to drive to root cause and effectively monitor implemented corrective actions. Experience working with international vendors is a plus. This position will require 20% international and domestic travel. Familiarity with Precision Machining, Metal & Plastics Injection Molding, Plating and Heat-Treating processes are all highly desirable. Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment is a must.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
*Analyze Daily MRB inventory. Assign NMR dispositioning responsibility to Team.
*Establish Inspection Methods, Acceptance Criteria and Sampling plans for newly outsourced components.
*Design gages and inspection fixtures
*Recommend and implement changes and enhancements to existing manufacturing procedures at suppliers to improve quality of products.
*Experience with control plans
*Inspection techniques
*Gage R&R & Bias
*Evaluate and improve product prints for manufacturability while applying GD&T and dimensional stack-ups.
*Responsible for driving the Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) process.
*Evaluate and disposition components determined to be non-conforming, and drive suppliers to reduce non-conformance deliveries.
*Dimensional verification of incoming inspection results.
*Train Suppliers to effectively execute Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) and Corrective Actions Preventive Actions (CAPA)
*Provide expert consultation in one or more areas for the design, development and implementation of technical systems and manufacturing processes.
Areas of expertise required include but not limited to:
*Excel
*Stamping / Metal Forming
*PPAP
*High volume CNC machining fixtures
*Gage design
*Machine / Tool Design
*Heat treatment of Metals
*Metal finishing
*Resolve quality issues related to product and processes using statistical methods.
*Keep track of open issues and drive all projects to closure.
Education and/or Experience:
*Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing Engineering and at least 10 years of experience.
*At least 5 years of management experience
*In depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) ASME Y14.5M-1994
*Strong project management skills
*Strong problem-solving skills
*Proficiency with Solidworks or similar CAD system
*Ability to effectively communicate
*Proficient in MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
*Detailed oriented with creative problem-solving skills and the ability to drive resolution and closure.
*Familiarity with Oracle a plus
*Familiarity of ITAR, ATF, EAR a plus
*Good working knowledge of materials and heat-treating processes.
*Overall, must be able to work in a team, lead, plan, and execute multiple projects. Quality of work must be very high. Written and verbal communication of complicated subjects is required. Organization of documentation and record keeping shall be to a high standard.
Working Conditions:
* Able to lift up to 25 pounds
* Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which is required in designated areas.
SIG SAUER, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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