Supplier Quality Engineer

About ITT:

ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280 engineers, 1,700 active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations.

 

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: 

 

Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen and Svanehøj. 

 

Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

 

Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. 

Position Summary

ITT Enidine is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their supply chain team in Orchard Park, NY. The Supplier Quality Engineer will participate and lead MRB activities, manage supplier performance, perform source inspections & audits, and manage NPI verification activites. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree with 2 years of supplier quality experience in a manufacturing environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Primary focus will entail participating and/or leading Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including investigating supplier NCRs, notifying supplier & managing each occurrence through the corrective action phase; Coordinate supplier notification & “return to vendor” activities
• Review supplier requests for deviation & direct review other core functions
• Manage ASL for assigned suppliers, performing on-site assessments & audits as required per QMS & AS9100 requirements
• Support the onboarding, developing, cost recovery & performance improvement initiatives as directed by Supply Chain Management
• Support Supply Chain in facilitating the flow-down of customer specific requirements to suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance via scorecards & drive corrective action & continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform source inspection & NPI verification activities as required
• Review FAI submissions & drive receiving inspection plans; Submit and/or review Engineering Change Orders (ECO) & support purchasing with change management activities

Position Requirements

• BS/BT with 3 years of experience
• Experience with ISO9001 Quality Management Systems; Knowledge of First Article Inspections per AS9102
• Source/Quality Inspection, experience with measurement equipment - surface plates, height gages, micrometers, gage blocks, CMM equipment, optical comparator & vision systems
• Experience with formal problem-solving tools
• Knowledge of change management processes & strategies
• Must be able & willing to travel regionally to support Supplier Quality related visits

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years of experience within a Supplier Quality related field
• Experience with AS9100 or IATF16949; Lead or internal auditor certification/training
• Technical experience, qualifications, certifications, training & skills a plus.
  • Metallurgy, industrial chemistry, processing knowledge, metrology, GD&T, machining, Elastomeric & ITT Enidine related products
• Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) – PPAP: Control Plans, PFMEA, GR&R, MSA; Risk Assessment & risk-mitigation tools
• Experience with Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing methodology, including certifications or project experience
• Driven individual with great communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with others, work in a fast-paced environment & foster supplier partnerships

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee or Refugee. 

 

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

$83,000-$124,000

Salary : $83,000 - $124,000