What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Engineer position at Celestica?
Supplier Quality Engineer (Commodity Management Specialist)
As a member of the Global SCM team, Supplier Quality Engineers work on a coordinated team under the direction of the Commodity Manager to establish partnerships with key suppliers to improve the quality and on-time delivery of machined metals and second process supplied materials while achieving effective cost containment. This position interacts with procurement, manufacturing, continuation engineering and other Celestica personnel, as well as supplier representatives to improve processes that impact supplied materials.
Responsibilities Include:
- Participate in an effective Supplier communication process.
- Performs inspection procedures and validation of BTP parts.
- Participates in Material Review Board Activity – Disposition and resolve non-conformance issues of supplied materials.
- Generate Supplier Corrective Actions (SCAR) as required and follow up with Suppliers for completion/closure.( RCCA)
- Participate in the development of partnerships with key Suppliers.
- Participate in the assessment and selection of Suppliers of key commodities. (QMS and Other)
- Participate in the development of purchased component/assembly requirements.
- Assist suppliers with process improvement initiatives.
- Assist in the development of Supplier quality plans for supplied materials.
- Participate in the establishment of Supplier performance metrics.
- Conduct Supplier process and performance audits.
- Perform/Review Supplier process validations.
- Participate in continuous engineering activities as required.
- Perform part to print validation on FA’s ( First Articles).
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and production equipment.
- Ability to write technical documents.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated proficiency working with computers and the Microsoft Office.
- A working knowledge of quality improvement tools and techniques.
- Proficient in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
- The position will be located in Portland, OR requiring 25-50% travel
Experience::
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a Supplier Quality / Quality / Manufacturing Engineer
- Preferred experience in Machining and Sheet metal, Plating and cleaning metals
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent applicable experience (Chemical, Plating or Metallurgical engineering background prefered)