What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Anchor Talent & Consulting?
Anchor Talent is recruiting a Quality Engineer for a global manufacturer who will focus on supplier quality and management.
As the Quality Engineer you will own a defined portfolio of suppliers and help bring more structure and data-driven decision-making to how supplier performance is tracked and acted on. This is a fast-moving manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable with ambiguity, brings a positive and practical approach to problem-solving, and enjoys building order out of a dynamic floor operation.
What You'll Do
- Own an established portfolio of fabrication suppliers, with closer attention on the handful that need it most
- Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) planning, determining when a full or partial FAI is appropriate
- Travel periodically to supplier sites for audits and inspections (Canada and Mexico)
- Validate incoming parts and initial production runs against engineering drawings and specifications
- Drive corrective action with suppliers on non-conformances and track effectiveness over time
- Act as the connective link between suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing
- Build supplier performance data to help inform sourcing decisions over time
What We're Looking For
- Engineering degree preferred
- Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- High attention to detail
- Comfortable working both independently and cross-functionally
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles
- Exposure to a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or Power BI