Overview

Our Core Values

ELEVATE EVERYTHING – We each bring a specific set of skills to the table, offering up our expertise and resources to enhance the work of others. We challenge each other to be the best in order to achieve enduring value in the eyes of our customers.

BETTER IS BETTER – There is no finish line; we strive for continuous improvement in everything we do. We obsess over every detail to find ways to improve both our products and our process.

UNAPOLOGETICALLY ACCOUNTABLE – We’re open and honest in how we speak and listen. We celebrate each other’s successes, and collectively rally to solve every challenge. We own it!

COURAGEOUS INNOVATION – There are elegant ideas awaiting discovery in everything we do. We push everyone around us to pursue those ideas openly so we can continue to dominate the category.

COMMUNITY-DRIVEN – As a family business, we understand the importance of enriching the communities we call home. As a company, and as individuals, we work to make our expertise available to do the most good for those around us.

Supplier Quality Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join the Benchmade Knife Company team. The Supplier Quality Engineer supports all functions of the supplier Quality program including qualifications of suppliers, maintaining relationships, investigating, analyzing and resolving supplier quality problems by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends and leading continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive suppliers to stabilize and improve capabilities to meet Benchmade specifications
• Lead the qualification of new suppliers processes and capabilities
• Drive root cause understanding of supplier quality issues and ensure implementation of effective preventative corrective action – zero repeats
• Aid in the solving of chronic quality problems using PDCA methods such as A3 and 8-step Problem Solving methods, and work within larger scale Six Sigma and Kata level improvement methodologies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain best in class supplier quality monitoring and qualification tools
• Monitor supplier quality indicators and drive corrective action for product failures and negative trends
• Create supplier scorecards on a monthly basis and lead quarterly review
• Understand and communicate the Benchmade quality vision, creating partnerships where shared pride is a common language.
• Lead internal reviews of “NPI” outsourced parts – influencing Engineering team to develop and specify manufacturability
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure adequate product information is present, such as critical characteristics, to clearly communicate Benchmade’s requirements as well as applicable acceptance criteria.
• Develop inspection plans for outsourced items to include features inspected, sample size, inspection methodology, etc
• Quality data report writing and analysis.
• Travel to supplier locations to resolve quality problems

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline, and 5-6 years of experience in supplier quality engineering with progressing responsibility is required. Equivalency to the qualification standard will also be considered.
• ASQ CQE certification highly preferred.
• Metals/machining background highly desired - machining, turning, grinding, assembly and finishing expertise.
• Working knowledge of SPC, Six Sigma tools, and Problem Solving tools required. Able to interpret mechanical drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
• Proven results in effectively applying quality tools and SPC techniques to drive process and product improvements.
• Proficient in quality auditing: ISO 9001 based quality systems; supplier auditing, lead auditor experience desirable.
• Interpersonal skills to manage internal and external customer/employee/supplier contacts and resources at all levels, as required for assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to set priorities, work both independently and as part of a team, and effectively coordinate multiple projects to completion.
• Demonstrated performance as QE and/or SQE within a culture of lean and continuous improvement.
• Strong oral and written communication, teamwork and analytical problem solving skills. Computer experience highly desired in software consistent with the requirements of the job including MS Office, and Statistical Software, SQL.
• Hybrid Schedule: Must be able to work on site in Oregon City, OR 4 days a week with potential to move to 3 days a week.

Benchmade offer our employees a wide variety of comprehensive rewards and benefits including:

• Competitive pay
• Annual Bonus based on yearly salary
• 3 Weeks PTO, sick time accrued separtately
• Medical including Prescriptions and Vision
• Dental including Orthodontia
• Short-Term and Long-term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• 401K with company match
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Pay for time off, including 10 paid holidays, vacation, sick, bereavement and jury duty
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Outstanding employee discounts on Benchmade products and other partner companies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Targeted development planning and learning opportunities
• Employee and family events throughout the year
• Most importantly, Benchmade provides a fun, family oriented and entrepreneurial work environment

This is an exciting time to be part of a company on the verge of even greater success. If you think you have what it takes to be part of a company that strives to create a working environment that stimulates team spirit, passion, engagement, and achievement, complete an application today. Please include a resume with your online application.

Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Benchmade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@benchmade.com or 1-800-800-7427.