Supplier Quality Development Engineer

3 weeks ago


Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States Nilfisk, Inc. Full time
Job Description

MAJOR FUNCTION

Support the Assembly Process and Purchasing Team by driving the development of a part certification program and supplier quality measures. Develop, plan, and drive the implementation of prevention-based quality controls to facilitate continuous reductions in purchase part variations and defects. Manage and develop the quality system associated with ensuring the conformance of incoming material and the disposition of non-conforming material. Assist in the creation, implementation, and management of a corrective Action System to create a quality culture and improve customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Vendor Quality Management and Supplier corrective action
  • Drive the development and implementation of the process to define, manage and improve vendor quality.
  • Establish measures and goals for purchased part or product quality and communicate them regularly to Suppliers and Commodity Managers to drive continuous improvement.
  • Responsible for the current DMT process and coordinating with Commodity Managers and suppliers to establish corrective action and minimize QA inventory.
  • Drive the implementation of a part certification process to reduce internal inspection costs and lead time. Instruct Commodity Managers and Suppliers in its use. Manage 1st article and RI activities.
  • Regularly communicate with Commodity Mangers, Suppliers, Process Engineers, Reliability Engineer, Assembly Supervisors & Product Engineers to review purchased part quality issues to ensure follow-up through the development of a containment and permanent solution.
  • Provide early warning reports on new purchased part or product issues.
  • Coordinate with Reliability Engineer & Service Engineer or Sr Technical Service Representative to ensure awareness to known purchased part or product quality issues.
  • Ensure participation in ECO meeting to ensure awareness to design changes. Ensure implementation is in accordance with 1st article or part certification process.
  • Support timely troubleshooting on purchased part or product quality.
  • Responsible for the maintenance and continuous improvement of the facilities metrology system.
  • Responsible for coordinating with Process Engineer all activities surrounding quality gauges or tools for the assembly process.
  • Regularly visit suppliers and assist Commodity Managers in conducting Supplier Audits.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineer, or similar field

EXPERIENCE:

Min of 3-5 years of Quality Engineering, Reliability engineering, Metal Parts & Plasticprocess fabrication as bonus experience in ElectronicComponents (Sensors, Video Cameras, Digital Services)

KNOWLEDGE & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plastics,Metal parts, and electronic components
  • Proficient in quality analysis tools such as 5D, SPC, PFMEA etc. Strong problem-solving skills with ability to teach basic problem-solving techniques and facilitate problem solving team events.
  • Experience in developing part certification processes and vendor quality measures. Strong knowledge of fabrication-based quality control methods, tools, and techniques.
  • Strong engineering analysis skills
  • Strong communication, presentation, and team skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated with a high level of initiative
  • Strong data analysis and reporting skills
  • Strong interpersonal and customer interface skills
  • Able to be critical and accept constructive feedbacks.
  • Able to lead and facilitate cross functional teams.
  • Must be willing to travel 30%

COMPUTER SKILLS:

  • Proficient in use of MS Office software, Excel. Word, PowerPoint
  • High skill level and experienced user of MS Access
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems, such as SAP
  • Capability to learn new software

Let's create a cleaner future together

Clean is changing.Today, cleaning is a key contributor to health and safety, and a new clean is emerging, driven by technology and innovation. At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development, and we work as one team with one agenda, supporting each other across an exciting, dynamic organization. Being part of Nilfisk means having the freedom to speak your mind and do what you do best. You will thrive by having a hands-on approach and the drive to bring your great ideas to life. At Nilfisk you can lead, innovate and collaborate for a cleaner future. Are you ready to make a change?

We embrace diversity and equality with an environment of inclusion. We encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of origin, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, gender, gender-identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age.

Nilfisk offers a competitive total compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Basic and Supplemental Life, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account with Company Contribution, 401K with Company Match, Long and Short Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Legal Plan, Parental Leave, Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Paid Volunteer Day, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Reimbursement, Scholarship opportunities, etc.

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Nilfisk, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about our status as an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer by viewing the federalKNOW YOUR RIGHTSEEO poster.

Equal opportunity It is the policy of Nilfisk not to discriminate any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of Nilfisk to take action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

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