Supplier Quality Technician

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Supplier Quality Technician to join our Quality Engineering team in Salina, KS. 

This is an Hourly role that typically works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Travel outside of Kansas up to 5%. 
• Travel inside of Kansas (i.e. day trips to suppliers) 10%.
• Escalate unresolved external quality issues as appropriate to facilitate resolution.
• Maintain Warranty and Service problem tracking documents.
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and written, the status of projects. 
• Develop and maintain strong relationship with suppliers focusing on the improvement of product quality.
• Participate in monthly Product Support meetings.
• Participate in vendor Quality Process Audits.
• Recommends new Quality standards or improved methods and procedures.
• Implements quality actions required in New Product Development Process.
• Identify opportunity for internally designed Quality Check fixtures. 
• Assist in problem solving activities and resolution as it pertains to quality of current products.
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends on current products.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 

• High school diploma plus 5 or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Quality related positions.
• Ability to work independently with a positive attitude. Self-starter.
• Strong analytical, organizational, planning skills with knowledge in project management. 
• Experience in Quality processes within a manufacturing environment. 
• Working knowledge of precision measuring tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Mfg, has been known as a world-class manufacturer of agriculture, farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values. Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com.