Supplier Quality Engineer

2 weeks ago

Davenport, Iowa, United States RFA Engineering Full time

RFA Engineering ) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise.  We are seeking an Entry-Level to Experienced candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team.  The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes.  This position will operate onsite at our customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Supplier Quality Engineer

A strategic supplier quality engineer will utilize quality tools, process knowledge, and quality system knowledge to validate supplier capability prior to supplied parts entering production.  They will also establish trends with suppliers and use these trends to help with sourcing decisions.  Trends will also be used to improve critical suppliers' quality systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead print reviews and part to print activities
  • Conduct design/process/assembly reviews, supplier FMEA reviews and PPAP approvals for outsourced parts. 
  • Engage in non-conformance corrective actions for supplier parts
  • Pursue production line quality resolutions
  • Complete Supplier & Line Quality containment of non-conforming parts
  • Execute supplier quality readiness visits and key suppliers
  • Support fit-ups and complete root cause analysis for fit-up issues on supplier parts. 

Requirements

  • Technical, Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or related field required
  • Basic understanding of construction / off-road equipment
  • Must be a self-starter, have good communication skills, and be able to work as part of a team
  • Must have a valid Drivers License
  • Ability to travel domestically up to 25%.

Desired Attributes

  • Understanding of quality systems/tools, including APQP process
  • Strengths in facilitation, documentation and leadership
  • Experience with GD&T and modeling software
  • Project management experience
  • Ability to lead without authority
  • Ability to convey topics at both a technical and high level effectively 
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment
  • Welding, fabrication, sheet metal, hydraulic, electrical and/or paint experience is a plus

Visa Sponsorship is NOT available for this role. 

Pay Range: $60,000-$75,000 Commensurate with experience

About RFA Engineering 

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

Competitive Benefits

  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • TelaDoc Healthiest You
  • Supplemental Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Long-Term Disability
  • Short-term Disability
  • Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
  • Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
  • HSA for Medical Expenses
  • Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Education Assistance

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