Supplier Development Tech II

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:
Assists senior level technicians, engineers and Incoming Inspectors to ensure components/ materials meet or exceed requirements and improve suppliers/systems/processes.

Responsibilities:
* Assist Supplier Development Engineers, Material Quality Engineers and Incoming Inspectors (Examples: First Article, Process Capability (Cpk))
* Analyze, disposition and facilitate transaction of suspect/nonconforming materials
* Develop Incoming Inspection tests and inspection procedures
* Coordinate stock purges/sort/rework of suspect/nonconforming
* Locate second sources for components
* Report metrics as directed
* Initiate actions to facilitate continuous improvement
* Act as technical resource
* All employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction.
* Assist in the audits of suppliers and develop corrective actions to improve supplier performance
* Provide interface to manufacturing and design as a technical resource within Commodity or customer group
* Create action plans for correcting component/material issues
* Disposition suspect/non-conforming materials
* Perform special tests that need to be conducted and assist the Incoming Inspectors with training for those tests (First Article, etc.)
* Develop, plan and coordinate stock purges of defective material in stockroom and production floor
* Oversee Supplier Corrective Actions and Supplier interface to get immediate countermeasures within assigned Commodity
* Develop second sources for components
* Identify and facilitate implementation of systemic continuous improvement

Other information:
* 2 year Engineering or Technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management
* 5 years of experience; ASQ certification preferred
* 3 years in a leadership role; ASQ certification
* Ability to provide various levels of engineer quality work
* Ability to lead problem solving teams, both internal and external
* Ability to mentor and lead with respect to ERP and related computer-based applications as well as technicians and inspectors
* Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office
* Working knowledge of Lab and measurement equipment
* Ability to interpret SPC information
* Ability to utilize structured problem solving techniques
* Participate in problem solving teams, both internal and external
* Communicate and work with suppliers and customers through effective interpersonal skills
* Knowledgeable in ERP and related computer-based applications
* Participate in a continuous improvement activity with complete documentation, including a follow up review with the team in a presentation format
* Ability to work overtime requests when needed
* See job analysis forms for specific physical stressors o the job

Education: 2 year Engineering or Technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management

Geographical Location: Minnesota: Winona

Physical Location: Winona, MN - Central (4155)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-F 0730-1600

Full Time

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Safety-Sensitive Position and Drug Testing Notice: This position is classified as safety-sensitive because impairment while performing job duties could pose a significant risk of harm. Where permitted by applicable law or required by federal regulation, Benchmark will conduct a pre-employment drug screen. Benchmark maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace and may conduct reasonable-suspicion and post-incident testing in accordance with applicable law.

Compensation Range: $21.79 to $27.24 USD. Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.

Benefits and Other Compensation: Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.

Application Deadline: This job posting will remain open until filled.

Additional Notices: Benchmark adheres to applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits. This includes, but is not limited to, providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. Candidates applying for remote work based in Washington state, may obtain PTO eligibility for this position by emailing careers@bench.com.

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com.