Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

About the Role

The Supplier Quality Engineer ensures that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services. This position not only assists with qualifying suppliers, but also it is a critical link between supplier quality, incoming inspection and production activities. In this position, the SQE shall investigate, analyze and resolve supplier quality problems by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends and leading continuous improvement plans. Represents Supplier Quality on product development teams and in external audits.

What You'll Do

• Support the non-conforming material system and review processes which include Material Review Board (MRB) activities and ensuring proper dispositioning of suspect nonconforming product, assigning responsibility and ensuring Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) have been effectively addressed and closed.
• Utilize data driven problem-solving methods to improve key quality metrics such as First Pass Yield.
• Work with Sourcing/Purchasing to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented.
• Conduct supplier audits to drive compliance, waste elimination, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor, communicate and improve key supply chain KPI's, including Supplier first pass yield and supplier-related complaints.
• Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances.
• Strategically lead supplier performance improvement projects to increase supplier capability of consistently meeting requirements.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Procedures, Work Instructions, and related forms for supplier approval and maintenance.
• Participate in design reviews for product and/or components and assure suppliers are involved early in the process.
• Participate on cross-functional teams.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Functional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field required; advanced degree is a plus
• Candidates must be based near Rush, NY.
• 2-3 Years of production Supplier Quality Engineering experience
• 6-10 years combined Manufacturing/Quality Engineering and/or Quality Systems experience.
• Experience working in an ISO certified environment required.
• 2-3 years of experience with medical device or other regulated industries.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with suppliers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Focus on identification of potential issues and continuous improvement.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams and on own initiative.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, oral, and written communications skills.
• Must have PC experience, as well as working familiarity of desktop applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with statistical analysis software and Visio preferred.
• People managing (preferred)

What Will Make You Successful

• A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• The ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
• Strong data analysis and decision-making skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving quality challenges.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

Hybrid manufacturing and office environment. Domestic travel up to 25%. Occasional international travel as needed.