Supplier Quality Engineer

Company: Katalyst HealthCares & Life Sciences
Location: West Hollywood
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Drive the completion of supplier qualification for key NPI projects, including FAI packages and fixed process approvals
• Risk management of suppliers for new product- to include identifying, mitigating and escalating as necessary, any risks
• Represent the client at our suppliers during qualification and reviews by company customers, i.e., FAI witness/approval, qualification of parts and processes etc.
• Resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to support production demands
• Establish Quality requirements on outgoing purchase orders.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure all technical requirements are understood and provide assistance with interpretation, as needed.
• Monitor, report, and improve supplier quality KPIs, including DPPM
• Advocate ???Zero Defect??? mentality within the supply base
• Conduct thorough problem solving and RCCAs with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances
• Primary technical/quality contact for suppliers.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and customers in a manner that supports company business goals.
• Support activities to reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• Other duties as assigned.
  Requirements:
  • 4-year degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or related field is preferred or a combination of education experience.
  • 2+ year's effective experience in a Quality Engineering capacity in the aerospace engine business environment.
  • Quality Assurance experience with complex machined parts required.
    • Supplier Quality Assurance and Project Management experience preferred.
    • Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects/issues and stay focused.
    • Sound judgement and strong problem-solving skills.
    • Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
    • Established proficiency in the use of MS Office applications.
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to interact comfortably at all levels in the organization.
    • Six Sigma experience preferred

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