Akkodis is seeking a Supplier Quality Development Engineer for a Direct Hire role with a client located in Brooklyn Park, MN.

Location: Brooklyn Park, MN-Ability to work from home 2x a week

Salary Range: $100- $110k

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Vendor Quality Management and Supplier corrective action.
• Drive the development and implementation of the process to define, manage and improve vendor quality.
• Establish measures and goals for purchased part or product quality and communicate them regularly to Suppliers and Commodity Managers to drive continuous improvement.
• Responsible for the current DMT process and coordinating with Commodity Managers and suppliers to establish corrective action and minimize QA inventory.
• Drive the implementation of a part certification process to reduce internal inspection costs and lead time. Instruct Commodity Managers and Suppliers in its use. Manage 1st article and RI activities.
• Regularly communicate with Commodity Mangers, Suppliers, Process Engineers, Reliability Engineer, Assembly Supervisors & Product Engineers to review purchased part quality issues to ensure follow-up through the development of a containment and permanent solution.
• Provide early warning reports on new purchased part or product issues.
• Regularly visit suppliers and assist Commodity Managers in conducting Supplier Audits.

EXPERIENCE:

• Min of 3-5 years of Quality Engineering, Reliability engineering, Metal Parts & Plastic process fabrication as bonus experience in Electronic Components (Sensors, Video Cameras, Digital Services)

KNOWLEDGE & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plastics, Metal parts, and electronic components
• Proficient in quality analysis tools such as 5D, SPC, PFMEA etc. Strong problem-solving skills with ability to teach basic problem-solving techniques and facilitate problem solving team events.
• Experience in developing part certification processes and vendor quality measures. Strong knowledge of fabrication-based quality control methods, tools, and techniques.
• Strong communication, presentation, and team skills
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer interface skills
• Able to be critical and accept constructive feedbacks.
• Able to lead and facilitate cross functional teams.
• Must be willing to travel 30%

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficient in use of MS Office software, Excel. Word, PowerPoint
• High skill level and experienced user of MS Access
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, such as SAP
• Capability to learn new software

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program allows employees to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.