Supplier Engineer III - (E3)

Drive systemic supplier performance improvement plans and projects for reducing quality defects and improve supplier's capability. Drive SPC compliance and improvement projects to reduce out of control conditions. Conduct process and part audits at supplier sites - part to print verification, quality management system review, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Become substantively involved in New Product reviews to improve producibility and manufacturability in the product development phase. Participate in and drive technical sourcing decisions based on supplier capability and product attributes. Train and develop suppliers to comply with Applied's quality methodologies - 8D, responding to non-conformances, change management controls, failure analysis. Proliferate key learnings and BKMs into the supply base. Prepare and present executive summaries on supplier capabilities, customer and factory escalations. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Machining, Electro-mechanical assembly, or electrical components such as PCB, Box Builds, Cable & Harness. Experience with GD&T or IPC standards. Familiar with IPC Standards Well versed in quality management systems and methodologies. Value Stream Mapping Creative problem solving Manufacturing/machining process development and qualification Program/project management Sound knowledge of GD&T and Engineering Drawing Interpretation Design of Experiments, statistical process control methods, and theory PFMEA Knowledge of Metrology design and Optical/Contact Measurement Equipment Understanding the broad scope of a factory's methods and processes: material control, inspection/QC, cleaning, 5S, tool crib, tool life management, detailing, packaging. Working knowledge of Excel and JMP Excellent written and verbal communication Strong team player