Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Summary:

The position ensures products and services from DNI suppliers are compliant with DNI drawing, specification and purchase order requirements.  The position requires onsite process and part verification of new products and services.  Maintaining supplier quality records, PPAPs and Run at Rates while performing supplier audits.  Preparing audit result reports.  Ensuring supply chain compliance with regulatory requirements.  Responsible for all DNI sites and reporting to the Supply Chain Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Measure, monitor and report supplier quality performance.
• Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide initial assessment and recommendation for new supplier approvals.
• Perform onsite supplier audits, PPAPs and Run at Rates (required travel 25%).
• Collaborate with suppliers to document root cause, corrective action taken and sustained for all supplier nonconformances.
• Define parameters/criteria/tolerances to align supplier's capability with product requirements.
• Participate in supplier process improvements for cost savings and waste reduction.
• Promote the use of continuous improvement and risk mitigation tools, such as lean, six sigma, and poka-yoke.
• Create and sustain FAI and or PPAP processes to ensure supplier's product or service meets all requirements.
• Maintain quarterly supplier audit schedules.
• Document certification for critical suppliers.
• Key contact between Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and DNI Suppliers supporting resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Support Supply Chain regulatory compliance activities.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Training and thorough understanding of IS09001 :2015, IATF 16949 and ISO 13485:2016 standards requirements.
• Certified Lead Auditors per ISO and IATF standards, or willing to pursue certification through company-sponsored training.
• Able to read and understand drawings, specification, and purchase order requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Utilize inspection measurement tools (i.e., micrometers, calipers, thread gages, plug gages, pin gages, etc.).
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and experience in structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Able to manage multiple projects concurrently and act strategically and tactically to support successful project completion.
• Statistical data analysis.
• Six Sigma training and hands-on experience in using the methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication skills.

Experience & Education Requirements:

• B.S., in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering with years of experience in supplier quality management.
• ASQ CSQP (Certified Supplier Quality Professional) or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities
• 25% Travel, at times up to 50% travel (some international travel) required